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June 8, 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. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions of all three female officers and two black men nominated to become one-star admirals.

  2. The Defense Department reduced the number of faiths from which military members can self-designate from 180 to 31, leaving mostly Christian denominations.

  3. In a speech delivered in France on the anniversary of D-Day, the Defense Secretary warned Europeans against an invasion of immigrants.

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. The Public Integrity Project has sued to halt UFC fights on the White House Lawn.

  2. The New Jersey health commissioner is suing to gain access to the Delaney Hall detention center and a group of legal organizations is suing on behalf of detainees to challenge inhumane conditions at a detention facility in Texas.

  3. A judge has vacated the administration’s policy of charging $100,000 for H-IB visa applications.

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. Attend an ACLU Zoom training on June 10 to learn how to protect our electoral systems.

  2. You have until June 15 to comment on the proposed “Triumphal Arch.”

  3. Do you live near a federal courthouse? Why not help digitize public habeas corpus case documents?

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