Tens of thousands of U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have been impacted by the partial U.S. government shutdown, the second unpaid work stoppage in six months. More than a third of TSA staff at airports in Houston, New York City, and Atlanta have been absent or called in sick—affecting travel. In some places, people have had to wait up to six hours for their flights, standing in line for hours.  Already, ICE agents have been deployed to major airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. It’s reported that agents are expected to be sent to 14 locations total across the country, including Pittsburgh, New Orleans, and Houston. ICE agents do not have specialized training for airport security—they are simply not qualified to do the job that TSA staff have been hired to do. Trump has destabilized our global relations and foreign policy, and is making our airport security weaker at the same time. It’s a dangerous and reckless situation. We should be paying the people specially trained to keep our airways safe—not wasting taxpayer dollars for Trump to send ICE to our airports and intimidate passengers and staff.  The American people have been clear: we disapprove of Trump’s inhumane immigration raids and we do not want additional funding for ICE’s brutality and unchecked violence. The government is shut down because elected officials are doing their job—listening to the people they represent and demanding no additional funding for ICE. But Trump is trying to jam through his unpopular budget anyway.  The shutdown is causing a crisis at our airports—but ICE agents aren’t the answer. We need every single elected official to be working tirelessly to end the shutdown, pass a budget that puts our families and communities first, and bring federal employees back to work NOW.

Stephen Miller wants Congress to quietly extend the government’s warrantless spying powers, calling the law that the FBI and NSA abuse to surveil Americans “critical.” At the same time, Trump and Pete Hegseth are demanding that tech companies give the government unrestricted use of their powerful AI programs for warmaking AND domestic surveillance of Americans. Federal law enforcement routinely abuses Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to search through the electronic communications of Americans without a warrant. A recent report shows that these searches rose by a whopping 35% at Kash Patel’s FBI. It would get even worse with the help of AI. Congress must halt this potential explosion of domestic spying under Trump! Sign the petition: Block the Trump administration from AI-supercharging warrantless government surveillance of Americans! Demand Progress led more than 90 organizations in a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to reject Stephen Miller’s push for a simple reauthorization of Section 702 before it expires on April 20. It’s critical for Congress to use its leverage to close glaring surveillance loopholes. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies spy on Americans by abusing the data broker loophole, bypassing privacy rights by purchasing our sensitive information from data brokers. The backdoor search loophole allows law enforcement agencies to circumvent court orders and search through billions of communications for information about people in the United States. AI tools will give Trump, Miller, Patel, and Hegseth unprecedented capabilities to use these loopholes to violate the privacy of Americans. Congress must stop this supercharged authoritarian surveillance regime. Sign the petition: No warrantless AI surveillance in America! Block reauthorization of FISA unless it includes protections for our privacy.

The original permit specifying that the facility will process petroleum soil was issued more than 30 years ago. We agree with the CEO that this does not reflect the full scope of ESMI/Clean Earth's current business. Therefore, it is logical that the company needs to either apply for a new permit or return to the original scope of work.  We disagree with the letter that the company's lawyers submitted to the ZBA in February demanding that this determination be revoked. The letter describes how the ESMI facility has gradually increased their scope to include the treatment of various materials including paper pulp, PCBs, sewage sludge and more. The letter asserts that all of these were reasonable extensions to the existing permit and have been allowed up to this point. They state that the original permit allows them to operate "without restriction", "without limitation" and ask why things should change now that the company is planning to add PFAS to the list of contaminants. The letter theorizes that the decision to suddenly impose a strict interpretation of the code is politically motivated and was prompted by "out of state environmental activists." This is simply not correct. We, the people who live here, pay taxes here, and raise our families here, agree with the Code Enforcement Officer's opinion and reject the reasoning of ESMI/Clean Earth. We request that the ZBA keep Fort Edward safe by denying this appeal. We believe that failing to do so would set dangerous precedent, undermine the authority of the village, and lead to possible harm to health and human safety. 

This latest tactic from The Washington Post is nothing short of AI-powered surveillance pricing, and it’s not the first time a company has used the tactic to exploit consumers. Delta Airlines is rolling out artificial intelligence to price flights, Uber and Lyft have been known to charge more if a user’s battery is low, and Instacart has been caught charging customers different prices for the same products. It’s unclear exactly how The Washington Post’s pricing algorithm works, but we know they can instantly process vast amounts of subscriber data—from reading habits to renewal patterns—to make decisions about pricing at an individual level. For example, one expert explains how “if you use an Apple product, usually people increase prices because they assume that if you have an iPhone, you may have a higher income.” Washington Post readers deserve to know their privacy is protected, not exploited for profit. Demand Jeff Bezos end this predatory practice!

This latest tactic from The Washington Post is nothing short of AI-powered surveillance pricing, and it’s not the first time a company has used the tactic to exploit consumers. Delta Airlines is rolling out artificial intelligence to price flights, Uber and Lyft have been known to charge more if a user’s battery is low, and Instacart has been caught charging customers different prices for the same products. In New York, companies are required to notify consumers if AI is being used to set prices, but that’s not enough. We need sweeping federal legislation to crack down on this predatory practice and protect consumers.  The Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act would ban companies from using AI to set prices or wages based on Americans’ personal data—safeguarding our privacy and protecting all of us from surveillance pricing.  Add your name to show Congress that Americans want real consumer protections NOW! >> 

Heat affects everyone’s health, safety, and ability to learn on campus. As temperatures rise, shaded and sustainable spaces are becoming a necessity, not a luxury. By working together, we can push for changes that make California State University, Northridge a safer and more comfortable place for all students. 

Why This Campaign Matters Plastic pollution is one of the most visible and preventable problems in our community. Disposable plastic bags clog storm drains, litter our neighborhoods, harm wildlife, and break down into microplastics that end up in our waterways and soil. Winchester spends time and resources cleaning up something that doesn’t need to be created in the first place. A small, avoidable 5¢ fee is one of the simplest and most effective tools available to reduce plastic waste. Communities across Virginia have already seen dramatic reductions in litter after adopting this policy. The revenue stays local and can only be used for cleanup, environmental education, and providing reusable bags to residents who need them. This campaign is about taking a practical, commonsense step that protects our environment, reduces waste, and strengthens our community’s long‑term health. 🤝 Why Others Should Join This Effort This campaign is about more than plastic bags — it’s about showing that Winchester cares about stewardship, responsibility, and the kind of community we want to leave for future generations. When more people add their names, it sends a clear message to City Council that residents want action, not just talk. Every signature demonstrates that Winchester is ready for solutions that are simple, fair, and proven to work. Joining this campaign means: • Supporting cleaner streets, parks, and waterways • Reducing long‑term environmental and financial costs • Helping ensure reusable bags reach residents who need them • Showing City Council that this issue matters to the people they serve Collective action is powerful. When neighbors stand together, we can move our city toward policies that reflect our shared values and make Winchester a cleaner, healthier place for everyone.

The Trump administration’s arrest and detainment of Juan demonstrates an escalation in their targeting of DACA recipients. Neighbors who have spent their entire lives in this country are now living in fear that they will be ripped away from the only home they know—their families and loved ones left behind. And as DACA applications are being delayed and ignored, many now fear that the legal channels they have been encouraged and told to go through will be instead used to track, target, and deport them. And they have reason to be worried: The administration has already deported 86 DACA recipients and 174 applicants. There are more than 500,000 DACA recipients in this country. Students, workers, parents, and neighbors who are important pillars of our community. We have to speak out now to demand not only Juan be brought home and reunited with his family, but to defend every DACA recipient and immigrant in this country against the rising abuse, harassment, and violence of this administration. Add your name to the petition to demand Juan be reunited with his family—and send a clear message to the Trump administration that we stand with DACA recipients! 

Dolores Huerta is a towering figure in American labor and civil rights history and has been a relentless champion for the rights of farm workers. She played a pivotal role in labor protests throughout the 60s and 70s, including the Delano Grape Strike, a protest of more than 2 million Mexican and Filipino farm workers who fought against exploitation. She co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) an organization that eventually became what is known today as United Farm Workers (UFW). She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, the Hispanic Heritage Award, the Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She also coined the iconic motto, "Sí se puede," a phrase now synonymous with workers' rights, civil rights, and immigration reform, that across the world is recognized as a call to action and a reminder that the impossible is possible. As March 31st is currently a federally recognized holiday known as Cesar Chavez Day, recent investigations allege that Cesar Chavez engaged in sexual abuse of minors Ana Murguía and Debra Rojas, in addition to Dolores Huerta herself. While Cesar Chavez has been widely recognized as the face of the farm workers' movement, Dolores Huerta's essential role as a co-founder, lead negotiator, and strategist to the movement has frequently been overshadowed in historical narratives. We should address the harm done, honor the survivors, and recognize the leader who Dolores Huerta continues to be today by honoring her monumental efforts which have bent the arc of history towards justice. This petition calls for the following legislation: • The creation of a federal holiday called Dolores Huerta Day on the civil rights leader's birthday, April 10th • To rescind the federally recognized holiday Cesar Chavez Day on March 31st • For all federal buildings and national sites named after Cesar Chavez to be renamed after either Dolores Huerta or to otherwise recognize other leaders of the farmworkers' movement, such as labor leader and NFWA co-founder, Gilbert Padilla. Such sites include but are not limited to: • Cesar E. Chavez National Monument (Keene, CA) • Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building (Denver, CO) • National Chavez Center (Keene, CA) Tell Congress to do the right thing and recognize the lifetime achievements of a Chicana who dedicated her entire life to the advancement of farm workers and civil rights across this country. ¡Sí se puede!

The Trump administration initially spread misinformation about the deadly strike on an Iranian school, blaming the Iranian government. But preliminary findings have shown that the U.S. military was responsible for the devastating Tomahawk missile that killed children, teachers, and other civilians on February 28.  This is the consequence of Trump’s illegal war with Iran—and Secretary Hegseth’s reckless and irresponsible warmongering. Hegseth has warned that the U.S. military would rain “death and destruction from the sky all day long.” We can’t allow the glorification of war and violence to gloss over the atrocities being committed.  We have a responsibility to protect civilians during conflict and war. And our government has failed to do that.  There is no excuse for bombing children. Demand that the attack on the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building be investigated immediately, and all those responsible be held responsible for their negligence and deadly failure of leadership.

Days ago, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth dangerously pledged “no quarter, no mercy for our enemies.” That would be a pledge to commit a crime. Just ask Senator Mark Kelly: "An order to give no quarter would mean to take no prisoners and kill them instead. That would violate the law of armed conflict. It would be an illegal order. It would also put American servicemembers at greater risk." While 13 U.S. troops have been confirmed killed and hundreds more reportedly wounded across seven countries, Hegseth has spent the last two weeks complaining that the media cared too much about dead U.S. servicemembers and boasting about raining “death and destruction from the sky” on people in Iran. Hegseth is making people less safe — and it’s time for him to go. Members of Congress are fed up, too, with 46 senators demanding answers from Hegseth over his involvement in the strike on a girls school in Iran. But they need to go further, and outrage from constituents like you can help push them there.

Places like Crunch are vanishing from American life. Researchers call them "third places" — not home, not work, but neighborhood anchors where people of many different backgrounds come together, find community, and banish loneliness. When a private equity firm decides a small community gym no longer fits its growth model, something irreplaceable is lost. This Crunch works precisely because of its intimacy and scale. You know the staff. You know your classmates. As one member put it: "I used to never go to the gym — but once my kids were grown, I found myself needing a place to gather, to see people, to feel part of something. Now I go six days a week. This place is not just about physical health, but it's mental and emotional health." The things that make this Crunch not fit Onelife's corporate model — its intimacy, its neighborhood feel, its scale — are precisely what make it irreplaceable to us. IMPORTANT:  If you want to stay connected and receive updates, please sign up at savecrunchdc.org or email [email protected]. We don't want to lose touch with you!