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March 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 president may not be a reliable narrator when it comes to Iran war talks. Also, somebody is making a lot of money.

  2. This guy is now the Senate-confirmed Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

  3. The U.S. government is paying a French company a billion dollars not to build offshore wind farms.

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 blocked the administration from detaining lawfully admitted refugees awaiting green cards for more than a year.

  2. Twenty-four states have joined together to sue the EPA for repealing the finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health.

  3. After declining the president’s invitation to celebrate July 4 in the United States, Pope Leo has accepted an invitation to virtually accept a Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center on July 3. (P.S. The pope says  universal healthcare is a moral imperative.)

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. Write letters to voters in key states, with Vote Forward.

  2. Take a look at these great questions to ask candidates in public forums before upcoming elections.

  3. Subscribe to the National Constitution Center’s Podcast, We the People, for discussions on how the U.S. Constitution affects us today.

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