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April 28, 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. The president fired all 24 members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation.

  2. Of more than 1,500 biologists, chemists, and other scientific experts who worked at the Environmental Protection Agency, only 124 researchers remain.

  3. The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing Texas to implement its new congressional map, aimed at increasing the number of GOP seats in the House.

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. A federal judge ordered a hearing on whether a president can sue the federal government he oversees, questioning whether the president’s $10 billion suit against the IRS is a dispute for the courts.

  2. Another immigration officer is facing state charges, this time in Colorado for assaulting a protester.

  3. More than 100 former NASA astronauts have formed a nonprofit to promote the Constitution and rule of law.

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. Take a look at Astronauts for America and cheer them on or make a donation.

  2. Sample ACLU’s Know Your Rights University, a video series for kids, and bookmark for family screentime.

  3. Don’t like, share, or post conspiracy theories about the White House Correspondents’ Association shooting (or anything else). Let the professional journalists do their jobs. Please and thank you.

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