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Three to Get Ready for
April 6, 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. For the first time in 20+ years, two American military aircraft were shot down in Iran. The airmen were subsequently rescued.

  2. The president of the United States is repeatedly threatening to use our military to commit war crimes.

  3. It appears that the State Department is leveraging funding for international health assistance to extract data, natural resources, and deportation concessions from vulnerable countries.

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. At least one Republican Senator has publicly stated that the war in Iran may soon exceed the president’s authority under the War Powers Resolution.

  2. GOP lawmakers are pushing back against ICE detention centers in their communities. (Good job, everyone who reached out to them!)

  3. A judge has temporarily halted administration efforts to collect race-related data from public universities.

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. Use this ACLU email link and  easy-to-edit script to tell your federal representatives you do not want tax dollars to go toward war with Iran.

  2. Print out some copies of the Citizens’ Impeachment ‘Zine and share in your community.

  3. Support Doctors without Borders in their efforts to provide humanitarian medical assistance around the world (including the U.S., sadly but thankfully.)

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Past Issues

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.
Memos, firings, and tariffs. Again. Feels like a sad clip show near the end of the run. Let's gear up for a new season!
Case by case, our fellow citizens are fighting for the rule of law. Are you supporting the organizations in their corner?
Opposition is growing, in the streets, courts, and even in congress. Let's keep it up!
Forgive me, readers, for this momentary lapse of pettiness. In my defense, it's all true.
Bad news getting you down? Focus on ushering in change with the midterms! Here are some great questions to ask candidates. Plus, opportunities for connecting with voters in other states.

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