Three to Get Ready for February 27, 2026

Bad News First

I know it's tempting, but we can't just ignore it.

1. A Rohingya refugee who escaped Myanmar died on the streets of Buffalo, NY, where he was left by Border Patrol agents after they determined he was not deportable. In the past six weeks, six people have died in ICE detention in Texas.
2. Senator Adam Schiff released a report finding that the Department of Homeland Security is building a large arsenal for ICE and Border Patrol, spending $144 million on weapons, ammunition, and related items.
3. Senate confirmation hearings were held for the wellness influencer nominated to become the surgeon general of the United States, while Dr. Oz and the vice president kicked off the “war on fraud” by announcing suspension of Medicaid funding in Minnesota.

But Here’s the Good News

Sometimes good news comes from unexpected places, so let's give some credit where credit is due.

1. Even as the FBI Director continues to purge agents who investigated the president for mishandling of classified documents after his first term in office, GOP Senators are demanding release of all Epstein files mentioning Trump. Yay?
2. A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that deporting individuals to unfamiliar third countries without notice and the opportunity to object violates the U.S. constitution, while a Texas court has ordered another detainee released on due process grounds and courts in Minnesota seem increasingly willing to hold government representatives in contempt.
3. In Texas, where primaries are underway, Democrats are turning it OUT.

And Here’s What You Can Do

There's still one day left in February. Have you done anything to save the world this month?

1. Take a couple minutes to let your federal representatives know you don’t support, oh, I don’t know, maybe war with Iran or the nominee for Surgeon General?
2. If you’re not near a city or big crowds aren’t your thing, Stand Up for Science by enlisting a few friends to join you in a small pop-up protest on March 7. Everything you need is here.
3. Keep an eye on potential election interference with the Campaign Legal Center. They’ve got a podcast and a presence on all the social media.