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Three to Get Ready for
February 6, 2026

Three things you should know about the U.S. government.
Three reasons to believe things can get better.
Three things you can do to help.
Three times a week.
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Bad News First

The news can be overwhelming, but it can also inform, inspire, and focus our engagement. Let’s gird our loins and take a quick peek.

  1. An anti-nuclear proliferation treaty between the United States and Russia has been allowed to expire.

  2. A new federal rule makes it much easier to fire federal employees without cause.

  3. The FDA has removed a web page warning the public about dangerous autism treatments and the CIA has ended publication of its World Factbook.

But Here's the
Good News!

Encouraging developments don’t always make the headlines, But good news can provide us with hope and momentum, so let's take heart!

  1. Citizens and municipalities across the country are acting to oppose ICE detention centers, while state officials work to end cooperation with the agency.

  2. A federal judge has ruled that the IRS cannot share taxpayer data with ICE and another has rejected arguments that Elon Musk and two other former DOGE colleagues cannot be deposed in a case challenging the shutdown of USAID.

  3. The president’s call to nationalize elections was quickly rejected by the Senate Republican Majority Leader.

And Here's What You Can Do!

Even small efforts have the potential to ripple out in ways we don’t expect. Plus, doing good is good for you. Give it a try and see!

  1. Contact your county’s party leadership to inquire about  becoming a poll watcher in upcoming elections.

  2. Click through  Red Wine & Blue to find a wide variety of  opportunities and resources, including local groups, a digital Hype Squad, and weekly five-minute Easy A action ideas.

  3. We’ve got 50+ ideas in the 3 to Get Ready Action Library…and counting! Tell a friend and make them your democracy buddy.

Past Issues

Forgive me, readers, for this momentary lapse of pettiness. In my defense, it's all true.
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Look what people can do! Get inspired and try a democracy quickie to start your weekend right.
Good news if you don't love infectious disease or financial fraud. Less than good news if you're expecting a coherent Middle East energy policy. But look! Exciting new candidates!
Corruption and media criticism continue, but guess what? Media and judicial independence are still a thing. Let's act to keep it that way.

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