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May 23, 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. Foreign nationals who are legally in the United States will now have to leave the country to apply for a green card.

  2. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick donated $5 million to a super PAC backing House Republicans ahead of his testimony before….House Republicans.

  3. The Justice Department website is being scrubbed of information relating to criminal charges against the January 6 insurgents, and consumer advisories on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website have disappeared.

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. Congress adjourned without passing the reconciliation bill because the GOP was on the losing side of the weaponization slush fund, ballroom, and (get this!) War Powers Act. SO GOOD. Read. Watch.

  2. A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador, brought back, then charged with a crime, finding evidence of vindictive prosecution. PLUS, all charges against Chicago ICE protestors were dropped after a judge found irregularities in the underlying grand jury proceedings, to say the least. VERY EXCITING!

  3. The DOJ is now 0 for 8 in litigation to gain access to state voter rolls.

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. The weaponization fund has potential to be the straw that breaks the congressional camel’s back. Here’s a quick way to weigh in.

  2. This list has a nice mix of targeted and easy actions on a variety of important issues. Do any work for you?

  3. Gen Z activate! Pass it on!

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