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 U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to move forward with a congressional map previously held to be racially discriminatory.

  2. Thousands of federal employees including scientists, attorneys, analysts, and grant managers, have been stripped of their civil service protections, so that they can be more easily fired.

  3. Hundreds of ICE detainees across 33 states have reported disturbing stories of medical neglect.

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. For the first time, the House of Representatives voted to approve a war powers resolution opposing U.S. military action in Iran and the Pentagon has appointed an inspector general to lead a legally required review of the war.

  2. As midterm results accrue, the Cook Political Report sees diminishing GOP chances for the upcoming general election.

  3. A judge ruled that the National Park Service unconstitutionally prohibited a protest group from displaying a flag with the slogan “86-47.”

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. Learn more about how the administration plans to interfere in elections, and what you can do.

  2. Urge your federal representatives to increase oversight and oppose expansion of ICE detention.

  3. Happy Pride! Get inspired by LGBTQ+ history to protect civil rights.

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