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. In what was then the latest in a series of shootings by ICE officers, Minneapolis driver Renee Good was killed in broad daylight while being recorded by observers at multiple angles, providing a stark counterpoint to the administration’s description of the tragic event, and triggering nationwide protests.

  2. By Executive Order, the United States withdrew from 66 international organizations, including U.N. entities focusing on climate, labor, migration, and other issues the administration considers contrary to U.S. interests.

  3. Revenue resulting from the sale of 30 to 50 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil will be deposited in U.S.-controlled accounts, which the president says he will control.

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. Yesterday, 39 Republicans broke with their party and voted with Democrats on a variety of legislative action, relating to military action in Venezuela, extension of ACA premium subsidies, reservation of tribal land in Florida, and a Colorado water project.

  2. Following persistent protests, Avelo Airlines has withdrawn from participation in ICE deportations and following a boycott, Spotify has ceased running ICE recruitment ads.

  3. Another federal judge has found that another acting U.S. Attorney is unlawfully serving in his role.

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!

Past Issues

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The state of the union is ... not great. But we're seeing some wins and can do some good ourselves!
We can't all be pontiffs or rock stars, but we can all do something. Can you do a good deed for democracy before the month is out?
Some supremely good news today, so let's not let the scary and confusing stuff stop us from doing our part. TGIF!
Welcome to the upside-down, where Republicans seem unconcerned with the deficit, a U.S. cabinet secretary takes off his shirt to drink milk with Kid Rock, and Team USA has become the voice of reason.
A win for historical truth at the President's House on President's Day. Yes!

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