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!

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

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Don't be distracted by cage fights. Keep your eye on science, voting rights, and what you can do today.
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Really good news from Capitol Hill and the courts HAS ME TYPING IN ALL CAPS!
Slush fund opposition coming from every direction! Love to see it.

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