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June 24, 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. The administration is threatening to withhold Homeland Security funding from states unless they make it more difficult to vote.

  2. A federal appeals court reinstated the administration’s policy extending use of fast-track deportations.

  3. After a violent attack on an ICE detention center in which an officer was shot and wounded, 8 activists alleged to be “antifa” were convicted of terrorism-related charges.

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 nonbinding resolution directing the president to remove military forces from Iran passed both houses of Congress.

  2. A federal judge has vacated selected ICE policies nationwide, reinstating limitations on arrests at immigration courthouses and limiting detention in short-term cells to 72 hours.

  3. With bipartisan support, Congress has passed a housing bill, which the president is expected to sign.

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. Take your pick of these easy actions to protect voting rights, courtesy of the League of Women Voters.

  2. Direct LGBTQ+ young people to OutVote for information and engagement opportunities.

  3. Celebrate America’s 250th with a summer read recommended just for the occasion by PBS Books, Katie Couric, or TIME.

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