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February 11, 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 FDA refused to review Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine.

  2. After a limited review of unredacted documents related to the Epstein investigation, Congressional Representative Jamie Raskin found “puzzling, inexplicable redactions” not required by law, but rather seeming to protect powerful men from embarrassment, in contrast to the names of sexual trafficking victims, which had not been fully redacted.

  3. Reporting by both Politico and Propublica provides documented detail on ICE tactics aimed at circumventing court orders and the overwhelming caseload being created as a result.

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 grand jury has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers for making a video reminding military members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders.

  2. Three GOP members of the House of Representatives voted down legislation that would have protected the president’s tariffs from congressional disapproval.

  3. The National Governors Association canceled its meeting with the president, rather than exclude Democratic governors.

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. Watch The Librarians, a documentary on efforts to ban books from school and public libraries.

  2. Change the settings on your Ring camera so that it cannot be used for police surveillance and send a letter to your state leaders about shielding motor vehicles data from ICE.

  3. Click through the website of Moms Demand Action and find opportunities to take action against gun violence and more.

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Past Issues

Vaccines, ICE, and Epstein again? Yes, unfortunately. But if you have a few minutes, you can do something about mass surveillance. So let's do it!
The Fifth Circuit deals due process a blow, but district courts (and high schoolers!) keep up the good fight. Do you have 5 minutes to contact congress, learn about boycotts, or mark your calendar today?
It's not all bad news! Local and state governments are stepping up to block new ICE detention centers and it turns out that "wine moms" are real and they have a super-cute website packed with real-life-friendly action ideas.
I love CSPAN. Take a look at yesterday's testimony and I bet you find the wherewithal to call your House Reps and Senators about DHS funding (or de-funding, even).
If you've had all the bad news you can take already, skip right past it and focus on what's good. Then find something to do that makes YOU feel good. I believe in you!
Does it feel like so much has happened since Wednesday? Let's focus in and do...something! Visit the Action Library for more ideas.

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