Shocking reporting suggests Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried to invest MILLIONS in weapons stocks during the buildup to the war with Iran — which he’s helped facilitate. If true, it means the Defense Secretary attempted to personally profit off an illegal, horrific war that has killed thousands, including hundreds of children. This is more than just disturbing; it’s outright disqualifying. The longer Hegseth stays, the longer the list of his offenses: Purging Black and women officers at the Pentagon, failing to keep critical information secure, calling for U.S. troops to commit potential war crimes, and ordering multiple instances of unauthorized use of force from Iran to the Pacific. And these reckless, dangerous actions are merely the tip of the iceberg. Fortunately, Rep. Yassamin Ansari just introduced seven articles of impeachment against Hegseth, providing us a path to push him out and clear the way for new leadership at the Pentagon. We’ve just seen how public pressure can drive accountability, with Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem recently forced from their posts. Now, let’s ramp up the pressure to make sure SecDef Hegseth is next.

The Southern Poverty Law Center has existed for more than 50 years, founded as a legal advocacy organization in Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement. They have been organizing against the Klan and white supremacist groups and working to advance the liberation of Black and Brown people ever since.  Their work has literally saved lives. But the SPLC came under fire by right-wing conservatives and the Trump administration after Charlie Kirk’s assassination due to their criticism of his organization, Turning Point USA, and its inclusion in their report “The Year in Hate and Extremism 2024.” The report detailed the organization's role in electing Trump and far-right candidates, informing Project 2025, and culturally shaping the authoritarian landscape that currently exists. Shortly after, in response to far-right backlash, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced it was ending its relationship with the SPLC, which previously worked with the government on hate crimes and domestic extremism research and reporting.  Civil rights groups like the SPLC are at the forefront of ensuring that everyone in our country can live, love, vote, and exist free from discrimination. The people involved in these organizations train poll workers, run mutual aid networks, call out discrimination, and defend our right to protest. The Trump administration is trying to silence and erase voices doing this critical work because they are a threat to their authoritarian agenda. SPLC used their platform to expose hate—and we will do the same. Add your name to the petition to show solidarity with the SPLC and make it clear that Americans will not stand by quietly as the Trump administration silences free speech, punishes civil rights groups, and tries to intimidate everyday people from exercising their fundamental rights.

Polymarket is turning human suffering into speculation: Six anonymous accounts, most of them created on February 27, made over $1.2 MILLION on Polymarket by betting that the bombs would fall the next day. Just days ago, in the minutes before the U.S.–Iran ceasefire was announced, at least 50 brand-new accounts placed tens of thousands of dollars worth of highly specific bets that the violence would pause. These trades have a similar profile; the accounts were created just moments before a critical world event. The bets were the only bets those accounts ever made. And each left their anonymous owners hundreds of thousands of dollars richer. It all paints a deeply troubling picture that Polymarket is where powerful people can use their access to privileged information to turn a profit on matters of war and violence. But we have a plan to stop these dangerous bets. Corporations respond when their reputations — and their bottom lines — are on the line. That’s why we’re partnering with 20 groups to sound the alarm and send a message directly to Shayne Coplan, Polymarket's CEO, to remind him that these bets come with a cost too high to bear. Because if enough of us speak out, we can create enough public pressure to force Polymarket to ban these corrupt markets.

  This is not a call for unregulated action.   It is a call for alignment between what is legal and what is life-giving.    We believe that contributing to the function of the natural world is not only a responsibility, but a right.    A system that permits degradation while prohibiting regeneration is out of balance.    We stand for a future where people are not separated from the living world but are recognized as participants within it.

When the Senate voted on a joint resolution of disapproval (JRD) to halt the sale of armored bulldozers to the Israeli government in April, a record 40 senators voted to block the sale. Here’s why that’s such a big deal: In early 2024, just 11 senators voted to request a simple human rights report on the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza. Only 15 senators voted to halt a similar weapons transfer to the Israeli government a year later. That number grew to 27 in the summer of 2025 when, for the first time, a majority of Senate Democrats voted to block U.S.-made bombs and rifles to the Israeli government. Now, the dam has broken. 85% of the Senate’s Democratic caucus voted to end U.S. complicity in the Israeli government’s horrific violence — in genocide in Gaza, in illegal annexations in the West Bank, and in an invasion into southern Lebanon. Turning the tide on the Senate’s blank check approach to the Israeli government was the first step. Now, we have to win these votes to block U.S. weapons from reaching the Israeli military. To secure the majority needed to achieve those victories, letting this group of 40 senators know that we see and appreciate their votes is a crucial start. When senators know groups like ours and people like you have their backs, it creates the political space for more lawmakers to join them in rejecting the status quo and ending U.S. complicity in the Israeli government’s violence.

Since its sudden removal, a lot of players (including myself) have felt that something is missing, and while new updates are fully appreciated, they don’t fully capture the same charm that Campus 4.2 offered. 

Please join me in fighting to keep the Post office in Michaels Hallmark open.

While sales continue, Caltrans is still able to proceed with suspicious pricing, aggressive contract negotiations, and a myriad of building code and health and safety code violations. Without intervention, these serious problems will be inherited by disadvantaged home buyers, and the costs and risks ultimately transferred to the cities and districts in which these homes are located.  Caltrans tenants feel that they are under duress. There is widespread confusion about the manner in which the law and the regulations are being applied by Caltrans and their real estate contractor, Veterans Realty Group. There is a lack of uniform, accurate information, and an immediate need for advocacy and legal aid. 

Trump's presidency is coming to an end sooner or later. The real questions are: how much more damage will he do beforehand – and who will stand by and let it happen? Calling for the annihilation of Iran – an entire civilization of 90 million human beings just like you or me – isn’t normal. Trying to turn this country into a dictatorship – where one man rules by his word alone, where government becomes a weapon against its own people, and free and fair elections are just another inconvenience – is not normal. Losing track of basic facts and being unable to speak coherently on a single topic for more than a few sentences is not normal. At this point, it’s undeniable: Donald Trump is unfit to serve as President of the United States. That’s not a matter of speculation, it’s a matter of public record – his incoherent statements and erratic behavior put our country at risk every day they’re allowed to continue. Common Cause is officially calling for Trump’s removal from office – there is a firm constitutional basis for the Cabinet and Vice President to invoke the 25th Amendment, and for Congress to impeach if they refuse to act. Will you join us?

Many CSRS retirees leave Virginia because other states do not discriminate against CSRS employees. Why does Virginia discriminate against us?  Please consider changing this tax code, allowing CSRS retirees to enjoy the same benefits that every other retiree in Virginia is afforded.

Rock River is home to a multitude of wildlife such as bald eagles, pelicans, mallards, geese, swans, hawks, and even Sandhill Cranes. These species are imperative to the health and balance of Rock River. Not only does this river provide a home and food for these animals, it also provides respite, relaxations and recreational activities for Beloit and Janesville families. As these two communities already have a hard time attracting tourists, it is the Rock River that keeps our tourism alive and thriving during the summer months. The Rock River is more important to Rock County revenue than any data center that will only employ maybe 600 people will ever be. There are various businesses in both communities that border and rely on the Rock River to draw in customers who are admiring its untamable beauty. My husband and I hosted our wedding ceremony and reception at Preservation Park which is directly apart of the Rock River water way. By doing so we provided revenue to the Town of Beloit by purchasing a permit for the event. We also provided revenue to local businesses for their services during the wedding event. The Rock River was the main reason and attraction as to why we wanted our wedding at Preservation Park. Let’s adhere to the name of this park and preserve the health and wellbeing of the Rock River. 

Today, Wyoming attorney George Powers, filed a request for investigation and complaint against Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray for releasing confidential voting records to the DOJ. Wyoming state law protects voter information and the US Constitution guarantees to the states the right to manage elections and voting how they see fit.  I encourage everyone to read this complaint. It is well crafted, supported by established legal precedent, and upheld by state statute.  We know very well that if we are to maintain our rights, we must stand up for them at every turn. While we can claim that they are "God-given," it is clear from centuries of experience that humans will attempt to subvert them in search of their own power.  If we lose our right to vote, if they regularly purge voter data every 30 days as the Trump administration has indicated the intent to do, if we lose our voice in this representative government, we lose generations of effort in the fight for equality and freedom. We, the voters of Wyoming, demand accountability for this breach of trust. Chuck Gray should be investigated, and if appropriate charged and removed from office.