Today's Top Stories:
Top US health official: It's time for vaccine mandates
As the nation enters a brutal fourth wave of COVID cases and deaths, NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins said it may be time for mandatory vaccinations.
Take Action: Weigh in on if you think Americans shouldn't have to face financial hardship because of medical bills.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Fed up GOP senator finally rips Republican governors on air
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, castigated members of his own party for playing deadly politics with the resurging pandemic.
Florida Governor makes deadly misstep
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: It doesn't get worse than this.
Major report warns climate change is accelerating and humans must cut emissions now
There is still time to avoid catastrophic warming this century, but only if countries around the world stop burning fossil fuels as quickly as possible, scientists warn.
Take Action: Add your name to tell Congress — Fund green buses, not Bezos
Former acting attorney general testified about Trump's efforts to overturn election
Jeffrey Rosen gave more than two hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee over the weekend, detailing the disgraced ex-president's extraordinary attempts to subvert the outcome of the 2020 election.
Take Action: Demand the Jan 6th Select Committee Subpoena Trump and Insurrectionist Supporting Republicans NOW
President Biden congratulates Team USA, extends White House invitation
The president shared a heartfelt message to the athletes of Team USA, standing in stark contrast to the petty vitriol spewed by his predecessor.
Take Action: Tell President Biden — No new oil and gas leases on public lands!
Anti-vaxx "scamdemic" talk radio and Newsmax host dies from COVID
Dick Farrel was a vocal and staunch advocate against the coronavirus vaccines, calling them "bogus." He also railed against figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci, whom he called a "lying freak."
Take Action: Tell Facebook: Stop spreading right wing hate and disinformation!
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 repeat a catastrophe as America withdraws from Afghanistan.
Trump sails away as Rudy Giuliani drowns in legal bills
As Giuliani struggles with mounting legal bills, the former president’s longtime friend can’t even get a retweet.
Florida hospitals are filling up as COVID-19 cases hit an all-time high
Approximately 1 in 4 hospital beds in the state has a COVID-19 patient in it, as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues his crusade against science in the name of freedom. Or something.
Florida church holds vaccination clinic after six members die of COVID in just two weeks
Pastor George Davis said that four of the deaths were members under the age of 35 and that they were all healthy — but that none of them were vaccinated.
Cuomo top aide resigns as embattled governor faces potential impeachment
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide Melissa DeRosa resigned late Sunday, less than a week after the release of a report from the state attorney general that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
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Today’s Action: Sign up to attend one of Indivisible’s Democracy Can’t Wait rallies on Tuesday!
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. These events 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 Tuesday rallies 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 President Biden and Congress to guarantee healthcare to all Americans, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
