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. Diesel Prices are over $6 a gallon, setting a new record.

  2. Concerns about the solvency of Social Security seem to be driving more Americans to claim their retirement benefit early.

  3. A new super PAC tied to the president is buying ads promoting Republican candidates, quickly becoming a top spender.

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. A federal court overturned the administration’s order to keep a retired coal plant open, rejecting the exercise of “emergency powers.”

  2. Twenty states and the District of Columbia have filed suit challenging regulatory changes resulting in cuts to wildlife protections.

  3. A group of 38 current and former Republican election officials from 10 states has filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delay implementation of the president’s executive order on mail ballots.

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. Vote early on October 17 and help others to do so, with No Kings.

  2. Join this September 17 conversation about civic education.

  3. Comment before September 21 on a proposal to expand road construction in national forests. Because of fire and water.

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