Three to Get Ready for June 10, 2026

Bad News First

The news can be disheartening, but it can also inspire or focus our engagement. Let’s take a quick peek.

1. Helluva ceasefire we’re having. I’ve never seen anything like it.
2. The reconciliation bill with $70 billion for Homeland Security became law, with zero reforms and zero Democratic votes.
3. Investigations revealed that the Trump family has made $2.3 billion from crypto ventures (while their investors have lost $2.3 billion) and that a billionaire scored U.S. policy wins after investing millions in an obscure startup partially owned by Donald Trump Jr.

But Here’s the Good News

Encouraging developments don’t always make the headlines. But look what people can do! Good job, people.

1. Let’s all give a hearty round of applause to this federal grand juror.
2. The postal workers’ union has thoughts about the mail-in voting executive order.
3. As we learn more about how local entities share traffic cam data with federal authorities, civil rights groups are suing and municipalities are cancelling contracts and even getting out the trash bags.

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.

1. Visit DeFlock to locate license plate readers near you.
2. SOMA Community Cares offers direct legal and humanitarian assistance to immigration detainees in New Jersey and beyond.
3. There are more than 800 protests scheduled this weekend! Woohoo! Do any of these work for you?