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April 15, 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. Since the president took office, ICE has detained more than 6200 children in conditions likely to cause lasting harm.

  2. A federal trial judge pursuing contempt proceedings after deportation flights proceeded in violation of his orders was blocked by the court of appeals.

  3. A U.S. attorney moved to vacate the convictions of several Proud Boys previously sentenced to 10+ years in federal prison for their role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection. So they can own guns again. (Meanwhile another pardoned rioter is pleading guilty to child sexual abuse.)

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. Democrats are trying another War Powers Resolution. Will sending more ground troops to Iran weaken the resolve of Republicans?

  2. Congressman Jamie Raskin has introduced a bill that would form a commission to study the president’s fitness for office, toward carrying out Section 4 of the 25th Amendment.

  3. Pope Leo remains undeterred and unafraid.

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. Republicans are attempting to fund ICE, CBP, and the Department of Defense via the reconciliation process. Time to call or email your representatives again and tell them what you’d rather that money go toward. Health care programs? Scientific research? Anything? Anyone? Bueller?

  2. Tax day hits different for non-billionaires. Use this toolkit from Americans for Tax Fairness to share your thoughts on social media. via Jess Craven.

  3. Add conversations about democracy to your podcast feed. Search “democracy” and explore the results to find a good match for your interests.

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Past Issues

Bipartisan activity in the U.S. House of Representatives! Huzzah! And look! States are stating! (Maybe just skip the bad news if you need a win for the week.)
Happy Tax Day! Let your representatives and social media network know how you WISH your money would be spent.
If you've been waiting for a local sheriff somewhere to look at ICE agents for kidnapping, I've got some good news for you.
Today's actions: Oppose ICE warehouses, support the Forest Service, and ask candidates about issues impacting women and girls.
Deep breaths. Here's everything you need to get through today, in just 10 sentences.
If you're starting the week feeling helpless, rest assured that our "little" emails, calls, and actions add up to something big. Let's see what we can do to move the needle this week.

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