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May 5, 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. Departing from past practice, the Supreme Court has quickly certified its decision in Louisiana v. Callais, “spawning chaos” per dissenting Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

  2. The DOJ has demanded the names of employees and volunteers in Fulton County, Georgia who worked the 2020 presidential election.

  3. The United States and Iran are exchanging fire in the Straight of Hormuz, but U.S. officials say the ceasefire is not over and Republicans on Capitol Hill seem to be on board, mostly.

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. The United States Senate is not subject to redistricting, which puts the slim GOP Senate majority at risk.

  2. A state commission is recommending that Illinois law enforcement investigate federal immigration agents for potential criminal charges.

  3. Senate and House Democrats stood their ground for months, forcing Republicans to eventually carve Border Protection and ICE out of the Homeland Security funding bill.

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. An Action Library pick has won a Pulitzer Prize! We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution.

  2. What are you doing June 6? How about joining a nearby Visibility Brigade on an overpass for an hour or so?

  3. Read this article to remind yourself that an executive branch refusing to comply with federal district court rulings is not normal.

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