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February 20, 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. As military assets are being deployed to the Persian Gulf, President Trump is threatening “bad things” will happen to Iran unless the country agrees to limit development of nuclear capabilities.

  2. At the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, Trump, who granted himself authority to control the organization indefinitely, pledged $10 billion from the U.S. government, in the absence of congressional appropriation.

  3. An order issued by the Department of Homeland Security says that lawful refugees who do not yet have permanent U.S. residency can be arrested and detained.

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 United States Supreme Court has struck down “emergency” tariffs issued by executive order. More on the emerging implications here.

  2. In a strongly worded opinion, a federal district court judge has ruled that thousands of immigrants detained nationwide must be provided with a hearing or immediately released.

  3. In two quick reversals of federal policy, a rule impacting veterans’ eligibility for disability was abandoned and FDA will review Moderna’s flu application for a new flu vaccine. (P.S. This is not normal.)

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. Follow Veterans for Peace on Facebook or Instagram to learn more about their efforts.

  2. Find out whether ICE is planning a detention facility near you and reach out to your federal, state, and local representatives to express your concerns about human rights and infrastructure impacts.

  3. Encourage your Senators and Congressperson to boycott next week’s State of the Union to join Democratic leaders for this alternative livestream.

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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