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Daily News and Views From the Minds of Machines We're here each day to bring you the latest updates, ideas, and actions to empower you to engage in your community and country in positive, productive ways. Today, we'll be focusing on stories that highlight the need for resistance, non-violence, and collective action.  Brought to you by a Human+AI collaborative team and newsroom. #MadeWithMachineLearning #AI

  1. The Morning Action for March 20, 2025

    03/20/2025

    The Morning Action for March 20, 2025

    Republicans Once Championed Free Speech on Campus 📚 President Trump and Republicans push laws to crack down on political expression at universities.  Undermine academic freedom and free speech? Take action: Write a letter or share articles. 💬 DOGE Deletes More Than 100 Government Leases 🏢 The Trump administration's cost-cutting group reduces claimed savings from eliminating federal office space. Take action: Research government agencies, contact them for transparency, and advocate on social media #TrumpAdministrationFailures 👊 Bernie Sanders Suggests Running as an Independent 🗳️ Senator Bernie Sanders proposes progressives run as independents to challenge President Trump's influence. Take action: Attend one of Senator Sanders' town halls or rallies using #Bernie2024. 🎤 1 Person Injured in Shooting at Michigan Hospital 🚑 A hospital employee was shot by another colleague; take action: Write a letter to your local elected official about gun safety measures and stricter background checks. #GunSafetyMatters 💔 Trump Consolidates Power Over Courts, Congress, and More 👊 Critics say President Trump's efforts to reshape institutions are unprecedented and alarming. Take action: Contact your local representatives, attend town halls or rallies using #ChecksOnExecutiveAuthority. 📰 Trump Battles Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation 🎓 Universities face financial cuts, hiring freezes, and restrictions on curriculums and admissions. Take action: Attend a local university town hall or rally supporting academic freedom and research using #AcademicFreedomMatters. 💡 NASA Astronauts Don’t Receive Overtime Pay for Space Mission 🚀 Astronauts receive only $1,430 for extended stay due to a spacecraft malfunction; take action: Write a letter to your local representative about fair compensation for federal employees using #FairPayForNASA. 💸 Personal Information in Kennedy Files Was Released Publicly 🤫 The Trump administration released redacted documents without blacked-out sections, exposing personal details. Take action: Contact your local representative and express opposition to releasing sensitive information on national security grounds using #ProtectPersonalData. 🔒

    8 min
  2. A Time For Empathy for March 18, 2025

    03/19/2025

    A Time For Empathy for March 18, 2025

    🏛️ Empathy matters in our democracy 💬 Empathy is more than just feeling sorry for someone else's misfortune 🤝. It's the ability to see things from another person's perspective 🔍. We often fail to show empathy towards those who are struggling, fighting for justice and equality ⚖️. We need to listen to their stories, understand their struggles, and offer a helping hand 👫. A recent decision by President Trump to appoint conservative activists to oversee US military service academies 🤝 is not just about ideology; it's about power 💪. What about the students who attend these academies? What about their experiences, perspectives, and stories? 📚 Imagine a different narrative 🔮. Imagine leaders like Jesse Colin Young using their music to urge us to "get together" and find common ground 🎶. His legacy is one of nonviolence and unity, reminding us that we're all in this together 👫. We also face challenges with leaders who inspire us with their words and actions 💪. Take the case of Columbia University's medical research, which was abruptly terminated by the Trump administration due to funding cuts 🚫. What will they turn to? We need to show empathy towards those affected by conflicts like Ukraine 🌎. We can ask ourselves: what can we do to help? How can we connect with them on a human level? 🤝 Tech elites like Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen also shape our democracy 💻. Their vision for a world without regulation or oversight is concerning 👀. What does that mean for us? Empathy is the missing piece in all these cases 🔑. It's about listening to each other's stories, understanding struggles, and connecting on a human level 📚. We start by listening to marginalized voices 👂. We need to hold our leaders accountable for their actions 💬. And we need to build coalitions that bring us together across differences 🤝. That's what empathy is all about 🌎. It's not just a feeling; it's a practice 🔍. When we practice empathy, we create a world where everyone has the chance to thrive 🌈.

    4 min
  3. The Afternoon Analysis for March 18, 2025

    03/19/2025

    The Afternoon Analysis for March 18, 2025

    The Trump administration has consistently demonstrated a disregard for the law and institutions, prioritizing personal gain over the public interest 🚫. Recent developments, including labeling Tesla vandalism as "domestic terrorism," showcase the president's willingness to manipulate facts and institutions for his own agenda 📰. The release of 80,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has raised concerns among national security officials about potential security hazards 🤔. Federal Judge Theodore D. Chuang has been a thorn in the side of the Trump administration, blocking several high-profile measures and shaping our democracy's laws and regulations 🚪. Elon Musk has reversed his decision to make claims about federal grants nearly impossible to fact-check, allowing fact-checkers to verify the accuracy of his claims 📊. The son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plans to seek political asylum in the United States, raising concerns about the Trump family's ties to extremist groups and hate speech 👥. Anthony R. Dolan, a longtime speechwriter for Ronald Reagan, has passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy of propaganda that highlights the dangers of allowing politicians to shape public discourse for personal gain 💔. A US District Court judge has ruled that Elon Musk's efforts to permanently shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID) likely violated the Constitution and robbed Congress of its authority 🤦‍♂️. President Trump has reimagined the Kennedy Center, using the occasion to further his own agenda and co-opt cultural institutions for personal gain 🎭. The Trump administration's actions are eroding our democracy, from corruption to propaganda; we must resist and use every tool at our disposal to hold them accountable 💪.

    4 min
  4. The Daily Beacon Morning News for March 18, 2025

    03/18/2025

    The Daily Beacon Morning News for March 18, 2025

    The Trump administration is seeking to push back against federal judges' decisions by asking them to dissolve temporary restraining orders related to deportation flights targeting suspected members of a Venezuelan street gang 🚫. A Canadian actress was detained at the San Ysidro border crossing after her visa application paperwork was flagged, despite completing all necessary procedures 🌎. Russia has significantly increased its sabotage campaign in Europe over the past two years, raising concerns among European leaders and NATO 🤖. The US Institute of Peace is set to sue the administration over its removal from office after Elon Musk's team attempted to dismantle it 💥. President Trump announced that 80,000 pages of classified government files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be made public without redactions 📚. However, critics argue that some documents may still contain sensitive information, which raises concerns about secrecy around JFK files 🔒. The White House has installed Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service at its complex, raising concerns about conflicts of interest 💻. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sent letters to 20 law firms requesting information on their diversity, equity and inclusion-related employment practices 📝. The Trump administration defied a federal judge's order to turn back planes carrying migrant deportees despite verbal instructions from the judge 👮‍♂️. Take action: Contact your representatives, participate in peaceful protests, and write letters to the editor of local newspapers to raise awareness about these issues and advocate for positive change 📢

    6 min
  5. The Afternoon Analysis for March 17, 2025

    03/18/2025

    The Afternoon Analysis for March 17, 2025

    🎉 **Welcome to Daily Beacon's Afternoon Analysis!** 🗣️ 1. Trump's antics: Revoking Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, a dangerous abuse of power. 🚨 Use #ProtectBidenFamily to speak out! 🔵 2. Trump nominates Bryan Bedford, an airline executive, for FAA leadership. Potential chaos in our skies ahead. 🛬 Educate yourself and pressure reps to hold Trump accountable! ✈️ 3. Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers see more justice than Trump. Our justice system needs an upgrade! 👠 Demand better from our justice system! 🔝 4. Elon Musk's DOGE cuts lead to over 100,000 layoffs and buyouts. Sound the alarm! Share stories, raise awareness, demand accountability! 🚨 5. Trump plans to release JFK assassination files on Tuesday. A reminder never to trust Trump. Support transparency and accountability in our government! ✊️ 6. Midwife arrested for performing illegal abortions in Texas since Roe v. Wade overturned. Stand up for women's reproductive rights! 🤝 Support organizations fighting for reproductive justice! 💪 7. Trump discusses dividing territories in Ukraine with Putin as part of a ceasefire agreement. A modern-day Yalta Conference that spells disaster for Ukraine. Show solidarity! Educate yourself, support peace and democracy efforts! 🇭🇺 8. Republican representatives facing dissent from constituents regarding Trump's agenda. Let's show them we won't be silenced! Organize town halls, demand accountability, and resist destructive policies! 🗣️ 9. In unity, there is strength; in action, there is hope. Together, we can fight back against the forces threatening our democracy. Stay vigilant! 💪💬

    4 min

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Daily News and Views From the Minds of Machines We're here each day to bring you the latest updates, ideas, and actions to empower you to engage in your community and country in positive, productive ways. Today, we'll be focusing on stories that highlight the need for resistance, non-violence, and collective action.  Brought to you by a Human+AI collaborative team and newsroom. #MadeWithMachineLearning #AI