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. An internal ICE memo authorizes officers to forcibly enter homes based on an administrative warrant, rather than a judicial warrant as required by the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

  2. The Federal Communications Commission gave notice that television talk shows will now need to apply for exemptions to the “equal time” rule for electoral candidates, on the same day that the White House posted a digitally altered photo of an arrestee, unapologetically taunting that “the memes will continue.”

  3. The United States withdrew from the World Health Organization.

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. As criminal charges resulting from ICE arrests in Chicago make their way through the courts, 15 of 31 defendants have been cleared to date, with no convictions so far. In Minnesota, judges are rejecting arrest warrants sought against protestors, finding insufficient evidence.

  2. The Department of Education moved to dismiss its appeal of a federal court’s decision that the Department’s campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion violated the First Amendment and federal procedure.

  3. One federal judge has ruled that the Department of Justice cannot review materials seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home, while another refused to authorize charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who broadcast a protest against a church.

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. If you’re a Facebooker, search for “Indivisible [where you live]” and join a local group or follow their page to keep apprised of local actions and needs.

  2. Concerned about the role of money in politics in the wake of Citizens United?  Explore some opportunities to fight corruption in government.

  3. Watch the congressional testimony of former special Counsel Jack Smith, who investigated Donald Trump’s role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol–you know, as a little treat.

Past Issues

Forgive me, readers, for this momentary lapse of pettiness. In my defense, it's all true.
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