Three to Get Ready for July 10, 2026

Bad News First

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

1. The president has fired the two Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission and obtained the resignation of the remaining Republican member, leaving the commission entirely vacant.
2. With an Endangered Species Act rule change, the government no longer classifies destruction of wildlife habitats as a harm that would impede development.
3. About a year after the CDC dropped cyclospora from required routine monitoring across 10 states, people in 31 states are suffering weeks-long explosive diarrhea associated with exposure to the parasite.

But Here’s the Good News

Encouraging developments don’t always make the headlines. But good things are happening, and here's proof.

1. A landmark bipartisan housing bill will become law without the president’s signature.
2. Hours before they were due to expire, the federal government extended work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants with temporary protected status, including those from Haiti and 6 other countries.
3. A group of retired judges is on a bus tour to promote judicial independence and the rule of law.

And Here’s What You Can Do

Don't drink the water. Also, give participatory democracy a try!

1. The Environmental Voter Project is working to turn out low propensity environmental voters across the country. Can you help?
2. Weigh in on Supreme Court reform.
3. Democracy Rising Collaborative and Keep Our Republic organized the Justice in Motion tour. Explore their resources and calls for action.