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February 18, 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 Congressional Budget Office has revised the U.S. federal deficit estimate upward, to $1.85 trillion for fiscal year 2026, while the Department of Labor revised the 2025 jobs gains number downward.

  2. This CNN video explains why it’s so difficult to track how billions in federal funds are being spent on detention and transportation of immigrants and who may be benefitting.

  3. One year after Robert F. Kennedy was sworn in as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, a report takes stock of the devastating impact on public health, while RFK himself released a bizarre video of himself working out with Kid Rock and drinking whole milk in a hot tub.

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. The Department of Education’s directive seeking to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools and colleges nationwide has been permanently invalidated, according to the ACLU.

  2. Former federal civil servants are running for office.

  3. Team USA is speaking up against current U.S. policy.

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 this video on five ways to fight fascism. It’s less than five minutes!

  2. If you’re thinking about attending a local No Kings march on March 28, share one of these social media posts and see if you can find some democracy buddies.

  3. Listen to NPR’s 1A to keep informed on important issues like the impact of school boards and how AI may influence politics.

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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