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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.
Let’s go!
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Bad News First
The news can be disheartening, but it can also inspire or focus our engagement. Let’stake a quick peek.
- For the first time, the Supreme Court decided more cases via its shadow docket last term than in published decisions with all justices voting.
- The NY Times catalogues the extraordinary measures the administration is taking to change how elections work before the midterms.
- Stunning corruption is stunningly profitable for the Trump family.
But Here’s the Good News
Encouraging developments don’t always make the headlines. But good things are happening in court!
- A federal judge has blocked the USPS from limiting the distribution of mail-in ballots.
- Another federal appeals court has rejected the administration’s policy of mandatory detention of immigrants without bond. (And here’s a look at lower courts’ overwhelming rejection of the policy in the 178 cases heard on June 16).
- A federal judge has halted a Pentagon policy requiring that journalists be accompanied by an official escort, citing the First Amendment.
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.
- Democracy Forward has filed hundreds of lawsuits in defense of democracy. See how you can cheer them on or get involved.
- If you weren’t yet a citizen and had to present for a naturalization interview, could you pass this test?
- If you need inspiration, read On Courage, stories of individuals who made a difference.
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