Bill Russell, NBA legend and racial justice activist, dies at 88
Today's Top Stories:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly stayed at fundraiser for hours after Uvalde shooting
In Abbott's defense, it probably takes a lot of time (and money) to muster so many empty thoughts and prayers in the wake of unspeakable tragedies you enable.
Take Action: Tell Congress to end immunity for gun makers!
Trump sides with Russia again, calls jailed American Brittney Griner "spoiled"
If there's an ignorant hot take to be had on literally any flashpoint story in the press, we can all rest easy knowing Donald Trump will champion it.
Take Action: Tell Biden to take executive action to get dark money out of politics!
Democrats pull out HUGE 11th hour surprise
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Wow!
All eyes on quiet Kyrsten Sinema as Democrats push landmark major climate, healthcare, and tax legislation this week
The deal struck last week by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia's Joe Manchin gave Democrats newfound optimism that they'll have a robust agenda to run on in midterm elections this fall, but the notoriously aloof Sinema could still make or break the bill.
Take Action: Tell Congress to pass the Equal Rights Amendment NOW!
Names of election worker witnesses found on Oath Keeper suspect's "death list"
Georgia poll workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss presented heartbreaking testimony before the House 1/6 committee in June. Their names were later found on a “death list” kept by Thomas Caldwell, a member of the far-right domestic terror group.
Kentucky's governor warns residents to brace for more flooding
As parts of eastern Kentucky continue to assess the catastrophic damage from the past week's floods that have killed at least 33 people, Gov. Andy Beshear is warning residents of more rain and potential flooding to come through Appalachia today.
Teen activist Olivia Julianna turns accused sex-trafficker Matt Gaetz's sexist attacks into $2 million and counting for abortion rights
The embattled Florida congressman brought his trusty spork to yet another political knife fight, and, well, it's not even been close.
Take Action: Investigate Matt Gaetz for sex trafficking and statutory rape!
We now have our candidate to take down detestable Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson — and he's awesome
Mandela Barnes: He's popular, progressive and leading in the polls. If Mandela Barnes can flip this purple state Senate seat Democrats could actually EXPAND our majority. But he can't do it alone. Please chip in a few bucks to send Ron Johnson packing and put Mandela Barnes in the Senate!
Tickets for Trump's Saudi-backed LIV golf tournament selling for as little as $1 as event draws thin crowds
Maybe whitewashing the heinous crimes and abysmal human rights track record of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman isn't a winning play in the US after all.
Alarm bells ring as Arizona Republicans set to nominate "big lie" election deniers for top posts
Arizona Republicans are on the verge of nominating two of the most prominent election deniers for governor and secretary of state, the latest in a series of primary contests with serious consequences for US democracy.
Speculation swirls after Trump buries Ivana at Bedminster for suspected tax breaks
Many people, some of the best, in fact, are saying this.
Alleged serial sex offender given paltry six-game suspension by toothless NFL
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was just suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following accusations of chronic sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridely was suspended the entire season for betting on his own team. There appears to be a serious crisis of moral priority in our favorite national pastime.
America, the beautiful?
Back in the USSR
Hope...
Today’s Action: Get out the vote in the primaries!
A large number of states have primaries this week — Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Washington all vote on Tuesday, while Tennessee votes on Thursday. We all know the biggest enemies of progress in America are Republicans, but it’s also been painfully clear that just a few bad Democrats can muck a LOT of things up for all of us. This is our chance to do something about it — to not just elect any Democrats, but to reshape the party with real progressives to advance our legislative priorities!
If you live in one of the SIX states voting tomorrow and don’t yet have a plan to vote, make yours now. If you have friends there, call and cajole them to the polls! Find out when your own state’s primaries will be held, and identify your current polling place here. It is absolutely critical to show up this year — and every year — to build a truly progressive future.
Every. Vote. Matters. Check your voter registration status and polling place to ensure you’re prepared for upcoming primaries and the midterms — and tell your network of like-minded friends and family to do the same on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, at the park, in the bleachers, in the pews, at the dinner table, and anywhere else you can!
No matter how unpopular Trump and the GOP seem to be, Americans are still dealing with extreme income inequality, incessant voter suppression schemes, worsening climate change, relentless attacks on reproductive healthcare, and the demonization of marginalized communities, because corrupt Republicans are regularly joined by a few bad-faith Democrats hellbent on protecting the status quo. Fortunately, we have some amazing progressives running for office this year — but they can’t win if we don’t show up!
If you’ve already voted or don’t have a primary coming up, civic engagement is still as important as ever. There are tons of online get-out-the-vote events happening that need your participation, like virtual letter writing with DoTheMostGood and Swing Left/Vote Forward. You can filter through events here. No matter what you choose, your involvement can and will make a difference in this fight.
Every meaningful electoral victory shares a common thread: progressives turning out in full force on Election Day.
Check your voter registration status at odaction.com/vote and make sure you’re ready to do your part in upcoming primaries and the midterms to win Congress and more. Then share away on social media!
PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition to fire the Uvalde police who stood around for 40 minutes while children were dying, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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