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March 6, 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. Congressional votes to limit military action in Iran failed in both the House and Senate.

  2. The Department of Justice continues to file lawsuits demanding state voter registration data, for the first time including states with Republican governors. (Bright side: Republican-led states are refusing to turn over voter information.)

  3. AI-assisted warfare is now a thing.

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. After two days of questioning by House and Senate members, Kristi Noem has been fired, but Democrats say this won’t resolve the DHS funding showdown.

  2. A judge has ordered the administration to finalize millions of pending imports without charging illegal emergency tariffs. More than 1,000 companies have sued for refunds, and at least two dozen states have now sued to challenge new global tariffs.

  3. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Shortly afterward, additional files were released, including witness interviews containing allegations against President Trump.

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. MARCH 10: Attend a one-hour Zoom webinar on threats to voting rights and what you can do to help protect them.

  2. This video and article explain why you should quit ChatGPT.

  3. Protect our fourth estate by supporting independent  investigative journalism at ProPublica, NPR, or PBS News, for starters.

Past Issues

Forgive me, readers, for this momentary lapse of pettiness. In my defense, it's all true.
Bad news getting you down? Focus on ushering in change with the midterms! Here are some great questions to ask candidates. Plus, opportunities for connecting with voters in other states.
All you need is a piece of chalk and a dry-ish forecast to promote democracy and encourage your fellow humans. How great is that?
Look what people can do! Get inspired and try a democracy quickie to start your weekend right.
Good news if you don't love infectious disease or financial fraud. Less than good news if you're expecting a coherent Middle East energy policy. But look! Exciting new candidates!
Corruption and media criticism continue, but guess what? Media and judicial independence are still a thing. Let's act to keep it that way.

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