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 FBI has raided the Fulton County, Georgia Elections and Operations Hub, seizing original 2020 voting records, re-igniting concern about the administration’s potential to interfere with the electoral process.

  2. After two courts found no probable cause to arrest journalist Don Lemon, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced his arrest, apparently based on a grand jury indictment.

  3. News reports have revealed new details about how ICE is using facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and other unproven and “intrusive technologies” to track individuals.

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. Senate Democrats refused to fully fund the government until concerns about ICE enforcement are addressed, carving funding for Homeland Security out of the current funding package. (Did you call your reps? Good job! Keep calling to clarify your idea of “guardrails” for ICE.)

  2. A federal appeals court ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cannot end temporary protected status for Haitians and Venezuelans, a federal district court judge called out ICE for violating nearly 100 court orders in the past month, another blocked ICE from detaining legal refugees, and another chastised Attorney General Pam Bondi for releasing photos of protesters charged with assaulting federal agents.

  3. In contrast to its response to the death of Renee Good, the Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, characterizing it as “standard.”

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. Use ACLU’s template to send a message to congress opposing government mass surveillance.

  2. Explore the website for Citizens’ Impeachment and see if anything under the Take Action tab makes sense for you. Follow them on social media to stay apprised of educational calls.

  3. Volunteer with Postcards to Voters and send handwritten postcards to likely Democratic voters before close key races.

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Past Issues

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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.)
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