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.

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. Both houses of congress have taken up bipartisan war powers resolutions, which could serve to limit military action in Iran.

  2. A federal court in Oregon has ruled that warrantless arrest “dragnets” by ICE violate the U.S. Constitution and a court in Missouri has rejected administration efforts to end the SAVE program, which makes student loan repayment more affordable.

  3. Billboards in Pennsylvania are welcoming people to visit the website LeavingMaga.org, while billboards in Los Angeles point to ICE wasting tax dollars.

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!

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Forgive me, readers, for this momentary lapse of pettiness. In my defense, it's all true.
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