Today's Top Stories:
Gov. DeSantis wages war on masks, threatens to withhold pay of superintendents and school board members who defy mask ban
Despite Florida's record-high infection rates, DeSantis is steadfast in his virulently anti-science position on masks in schools. Because freedom.
Take Action: Demand the Jan 6th select committee subpoena Trump and insurrectionist-supporting Republicans NOW
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Marjorie Taylor Greene caught on camera making horrific threat
The QAnon congresswoman casually suggested that health officials offering life-saving vaccinations should be shot by 2nd Amendment-loving anti-vaxxers.
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Florida Governor makes deadly misstep
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: It doesn't get worse than this.
Dallas County judge joins fight, asks for temporary restraining order as school districts defy Republican governor's mask mandate ban
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order banning mask mandates is facing direct challenges from local officials and school districts in Austin and Dallas as COVID cases throughout the state continue to soar.
Infrastructure on track as bipartisan Senate coalition grows
After weeks of fits, starts, and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, with a growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans prepared to lift the first phase of President Biden’s rebuilding agenda to passage.
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The Pentagon plans to require COVID vaccine for active-duty troops
Vaccines work. Get the shot.
Democrats propose transformational safety net and climate spending plan as infrastructure bill heads toward Senate passage
The plan would cost $3.5 trillion over 10 years and dramatically expand programs tied to climate, education, and health care while raising taxes on corporations and Americans making more than $400,000 a year.
Take Action: Make your voice heard — Say it's time to expand the Supreme Court!
Inside America's secret war
American Refugee: Go inside the story of CIA betrayal of soldiers who fought for the US and how President Biden hopes to avoid repeating a catastrophe as America withdraws from Afghanistan.
DOJ to review whether previously withheld information on 9/11 attacks can be released publicly
President Biden, in a statement praising the decision, said, "I welcome the Department of Justice's filing today, which commits to conducting a fresh review of documents where the government has previously asserted privileges, and to doing so as quickly as possible."
Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, alleging sex abuse
The lawsuit by Virginia Giuffre says Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell directed her to engage in sex acts with Andrew when she was 17.
Texas Democrats who absconded to halt voting bill score court order blocking arrests
Many of the Democratic lawmakers who traveled to Washington, DC in July began returning to the Lone Star state this weekend.
Republican governor calls decision to ban mask mandates in state a "mistake"
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson says he changed his mind on his state's law banning mask mandates because "facts change."
Seriously?
Yes. Seriously.
Hope...
Today’s Action: Attend a Democracy Can’t Wait rally in your community today!
This Thursday, August 12th, census data is going to be released that will allow states to begin drawing new districts. Without proper voter protection laws at federal and state levels, fair districting will not be guaranteed.
That’s why the good folks at Indivisible are hosting Democracy Can’t Wait rallies across the nation to call for action on the For The People Act before the Senate leaves for August recess. The events today will collectively serve as a national day of action calling for an end to the filibuster and the passage of this crucial voter legislation — before this Senate session is adjourned.
Find the nearest Democracy Can’t Wait rally through Indivisible, and sign up to attend! Some cities have virtual options, like Louisville, KY, and Philadelphia, PA. If you can’t make it to a rally, call your senators at (202-224-3121) and demand they work to end the filibuster and pass federal voter protection laws!
GOP-backed voter suppression laws are being passed at the state level with nearly no protection at the federal level. Republican senators are holding the most marginalized constituents’ right to vote hostage. Indivisible is absolutely right — our democracy can’t wait. We need our senators to pass the For The People Act before they adjourn for their five-week recess, and all of us need to be as loud as possible until they do.
Sign up for one of Indivisible’s rallies taking place today or call your senators and demand they do their job to protect our democracy. Whatever you do, don’t be quiet. Our right to free and fair elections is at stake.
PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition telling employers to give all employees Election Day off, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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