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. After launching military action against Iran, the president officially notified congress, failing to identify an imminent threat as the basis for the attack, even as the conflict spread across the Middle East and began to impact Americans at home.

  2. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, ladies and gentlemen.

  3. The United States Supreme Court has stayed efforts to redraw New York’s congressional map to improve representation of Black and Latino voters, a departure from the court’s approach in previous redistricting cases.

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!

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. Visit MoveOn.org to easily communicate your opposition to war in Iran to congress.

  2. Have you read any of these books on protecting democracy? Or these banned books? Or these books about climate change? See if you can get your book club on board for a good discussion.

  3. Misinformation is flying. Resolve not to share unverified videos or claims from questionable sources.  And maybe bookmark a trusted fact checker.

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