Obama’s return to politics in 2018 has Trump quaking

Tell ICE to let the Michigan father Trump deported come back home to his family!

Today’s Action: Protect Dreamers and keep the government funded!


Today’s Top Stories

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Barack Obama announces a return to politics in 2018, and Trump should be worried
The former president’s latest move does not bode well for Trump.


Sorority sister who went viral for racist tirade gets what she deserves
This week, her disgusting rant made national headlines. Now, she pays the price big time.

Take Action: Help fight hate in your own community. Read the SPLC’s guide to the ten ways you can make difference!


People In All 50 States Are Defying Trump’s Efforts To Undo Obama’s Climate Saving Legacy With This Online Service
OD Action Partner: Arcadia Power is offering a way for all Americans to join the green power movement — free. No installation, no contract, $20 off your next electric bill.


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Trump’s Gorka insults Alyssa Milano on Twitter. Her comeback breaks the internet
The actress gave Trump’s former deputy assistant the viral a**-kicking he deserves.


Al Franken goes viral with his first anti-Trump tweet since leaving the Senate
The former Minnesota Senator may have left government, but he just stole the show again.


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Mike Pence will lead the US Olympic delegation. A gay athlete’s response is everything
Adam Rippon offered a brilliant reaction to news that our homophobic Vice President will walk in Opening Ceremonies.

Take Action: Help fight homophobia in our communities. Read this guide on 10 ways you can support gay rights.


Here are the winners of Trump’s “Fake News Awards”
His juvenile list has finally been released, and it’s as absurd as you think.

Take Action: Add your name to demand Trump respect the free press and stop his attacks on the First Amendment!


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Get the gear that’s got Trump’s panties in a bunch
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Today’s Action: Protect Dreamers and keep the government funded!

Government funding runs out tomorrow unless Congress can pass a spending bill — the third threat of government shutdown since September thanks to a president who proclaimed “our country needs a good ‘shutdown.‘”

Republicans want to increase military spending at the cost of, well, literally everything else. Democrats seek funding for veterans, solutions to the opioid epidemic, healthcare and more.

And most Democrats have taken the Dreamer Pledge: insisting the next government spending bill must protect the 800,000 young people brought to the U.S. as children, whom Trump wants to deport…or use as political barter for his border wall.

Contact your Members of Congress today and demand that tomorrow’s spending bill vote include a clean DREAM Act.

Last week, Dreamers got temporary relief when a U.S. District Judge issued an injunction against Trump’s deportation plans. The fight is far from over, but Trump’s leverage – using the precarious situation of Dreamers to secure border wall funding and deport asylum seekers – has been momentarily weakened.

30 Senators and 176 Representatives have taken the Dreamer Pledge…and it’s time for the rest to join.

Call your Members of Congress at 202.225.3121. If they have taken the Dreamer Pledge, remind them to hold strong in tomorrow’s vote. If they haven’t, tell them to say hello to the wrong side of history…and goodbye to their jobs.