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January 26, 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. Another U.S. citizen was shot and killed by ICE officers in broad daylight on the streets of Minneapolis, with video from multiple angles and witness testimony directly contradicting the government’s immediate and coordinated falsities.

  2. Soon after the shooting, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, suggesting that the solution to violence triggered by ICE enforcement is for the state share the records of welfare recipients, repeal state sanctuary policies, and allow access to the state’s voter roles.

  3. Lawful Minnesota immigrants are being removed from their homes and flown to detention facilities in Texas, where they are being re-interviewed and their cases re-examined.

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 shooting of Alex Pretti, and/or the government’s characterization of what happened, drew criticism and/or condemnation from sources including the Wall Street Journal, the NRA, the Libertarian National Committee Chair, the NBA Players Association, a nurses’ union, and some high-profile Republicans, even triggering the resignation of the GOP candidate for governor in Minnesota.

  2. Senate Democrats vowed to oppose funding for the Department of Homeland Security, increasing the chance of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.

  3. While ICE quietly frees some detained families, a Minnesota judge has ordered the release of ICE detainees arrested without warrants.

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. Visit the MoveOn Immigration Defense Hub to see what allies can do.

  2. ACLU has short simple videos outlining your rights with respect to law enforcement, available in multiple languages–and a printable PDF to share.

  3. If you’re feeling low, read this Atlantic article recounting the efforts of everyday people in Minneapolis for inspiration.

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Past Issues

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Increasing risks for nuclear safety, public health, and ICE observers, but growing signs of opposition in congress, the courts, and on the local level. Have you participated in your democracy today?
Shooting citizens in broad daylight makes for some strange bedfellows, but here we are. Let's keep going, taking inspiration from the good people of Minnesota.
Welp, it's been a week. But courts and juries aren't having it, so let's do like the good people of Minneapolis and KEEP GOING!
Science, privacy, and the line between public service and private enrichment keep taking hits, but religious leaders are stepping up, as are House Democrats. How about you? (I've got some ideas.)
Today is a good day to reflect on non-compliance, black history, and signs of tyranny. If you've got ten minutes, I've got the links. Let's do this.

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