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 “ceasefire” with Iran is over and the president is still mad at NATO for not joining the Iran war or giving him Greenland.

  2. The administration is threating to withhold antiterrorism funds from the states unless they adopt his preferred election reforms and the Justice Department has sent letters to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, threatening to criminally prosecute election officials if noncitizens vote in upcoming elections.

  3. ICE has again shot and killed an individual who allegedly tried to run agents over with a car. Meanwhile National Guard members on a domestic crime fighting patrol have shot and killed a man. PS The administration is rolling back gun regulations.

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. A federal judge has tossed out the president’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against the Washington Post.

  2. Judges have quashed DOJ subpoenas for the personal information of Fulton County, Georgia 2020 election workers as well as subpoenas targeting Minneapolis officials. Petty bonus ruling: A three-judge panel denied a request to keep Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center, pending appeal.

  3. A federal appeals court ruled that the administration could not fire 19 career intelligence officers in the CIA without giving them a chance to appeal or seek reassignment. The officers’ firings related to their DEI roles, not misconduct or performance.

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. Everytown for Gun Safety has opportunities to take action against gun violence.

  2. The Freedom of the Press Foundation has an page with actions you can take to help protect journalistic freedom.

  3. Once again, I invite you to become a poll worker. 

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