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Three to Get Ready for
May 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. The federal government is suing Denver, Colorado, claiming the city’s 37-year-old ban on assault weapons violates the Second Amendment.

  2. FDA blocked publication of more studies demonstrating vaccine safety and dropped a proposed rule limiting minors’ use of tanning beds.

  3. White South Africans have been the only refugees admitted to the United States for months.

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. Tennesseans are standing up against redistricting.

  2. A man spent days atop a bridge in DC to protest AI and the war in Iran, garnering nationwide attention.

  3. Guerrilla artists are lighting, and lightening, things up in DC.

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 Mobilize to find out what’s happening in your community, or search by interest for virtual events.

  2. Learn about craftivism and make something!

  3. Have you ever actually read the inscription on our Statue of Liberty?

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