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September 21, 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.
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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 U.S. military’s use of AI resulted in a close call involving China and contributed to a possible war crime in Iran.

  2. The New York Times provides a disturbing look at the consequences of the administration’s third-country deportation policy.

  3. The administration is continuing to seek greater control over scientific research.

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. Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky moved to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the House voted to end the war in Iran, again.

  2. A federal appeals court ruled that due process requires limits on third-country deportation.

  3. Federal courts ruled against the administration’s loyalty question for federal employees and the termination of grants for education and solar power.

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. Red, Wine & Blue has anti-extremism voter guides for all 50 states.

  2. 5 Calls has a weekly five-minute to do for you between now and the midterms.

  3. Visit Democracy Forward on Mondays for new pro-democracy ideas during their 100 Days of Action.

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