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March 30, 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 war with Iran is being managed so poorly that support from Republicans is waning.

  2. Former Trump advisor Michael Flynn has now received not only a presidential pardon for lying during the Russia inquiry, but also a $1.25 million settlement from the Department of Justice.

  3. It’s not your imagination. Blue states are three times less likely to receive FEMA disaster help than red states, per Politico.

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. No Kings demonstrations on Saturday were so successful that even the NYT had to cover them. PS In case you’re thinking protests don’t accomplish anything, see what a previous protest inspired these women to do.

  2. In redistricting news, a Utah court deferred to the state’s citizens, and Missouri opposition to a GOP gerrymander made it on to the ballot.

  3. Courts have ruled in favor of ICE detainees’ right to access their counsel and clergy. (These rights seem obvious, but courts protecting them counts as good news these days. Yay?)

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. Read this Thread of ten small things white people can do beyond the picket line. What can you do?

  2. Blue Wave Postcards has opportunities to purchase and mail postcards, this time to voters in Georgia electing state supreme court justices.

  3. Lawyer friends: Join this one hour training TOMORROW on protecting the rule of law and receive a toolkit of resources.

Past Issues

If you've been waiting for a local sheriff somewhere to look at ICE agents for kidnapping, I've got some good news for you.
Today's actions: Oppose ICE warehouses, support the Forest Service, and ask candidates about issues impacting women and girls.
Deep breaths. Here's everything you need to get through today, in just 10 sentences.
If you're starting the week feeling helpless, rest assured that our "little" emails, calls, and actions add up to something big. Let's see what we can do to move the needle this week.
Memos, firings, and tariffs. Again. Feels like a sad clip show near the end of the run. Let's gear up for a new season!
Case by case, our fellow citizens are fighting for the rule of law. Are you supporting the organizations in their corner?

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