An August federal regulation on DACA creates no permanent legal status for those enrolled in the program nor expands eligibility for the 1+ million young people waiting to enroll. DACA remains in legal limbo. Passing legislation permanently protecting all Dreamers must become a top priority.

Against all political wisdom, Democrats running across the country in primaries and other elections have simply outperformed. Not all won, but all beat the president’s 2020 numbers up to 9%. This unforeseen upsurge of power is likely driven by abortion and the Supreme Court’s horrendous recent ruling. But abortion is only the first wake-up alarm. MAGA Republicans, the people driving the party, do not care about equal rights, civil rights, or even human rights. Starting today, we have our best shot at saving our democracy. So write some postcards, ring doorbells, meet your neighbors, and, oh yeah, save America! Please check out our Daily Actions here…

In normal times, when people are not constantly lied to or threatened, we would be sure the President was on an unstoppable roll from here to election day. But the MAGA megaphone has obscured the remarkable success our government is now enjoying at a time that is, even by historical standards, challenging.

President Biden and Congressional Democrats are on a role, and the Democrats’ chances of retaining control of Congress are improving. This stems partly from passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, but it’s also due to all the good things Biden and the Democrats have done for the American people in the first 18 months of his administration. Contacting your Members of Congress and urging them to educate voters about Democratic accomplishments so they’ll elect more Democrats to Congress in November is one way to protect our democracy. Another is by working to get out the vote. For ways you can become involved, check out “Action Three” in this week’s Daily Actions.

President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act should give us confidence that America will respond to challenges, not by distorting them for political gain, but with reason and compassion for the good of all Americans.

Okay, it’s been a good week for Progressives and Democrats. But a lot of work needs doing before November elections — in 12 weeks!!!!! First, if you haven’t made your calls to your Members of Congress, hit the links below. Second, join Indivisible Oregon or any other activist group, and get to work. It looks good at the moment but . . . It is still imperative for our Members of Congress to continue hearing from us—about passing the Inflation Reduction Act in the House, reforming the social security system so all Americans can retire with dignity now and in the future, and legislatively tackling other problems facing Americans.

Last week, Kansans sent a clear message: abortion rights are not up for debate. In the first state referendum on reproductive freedom since Dobbs, we learned a critical lesson. Abortion rights mobilize voters in every state including the deep red. This is the path to a midterm blowout.

In today’s 50-50 Senate, where 60 votes control almost everything, the rules allow for only one shot at reconciliation which can pass with a simple majority. Republicans have blocked every helpful bill to come out of the House, but they couldn’t stop this one. The House and the President still need to sign off, which is expected by the weekend. This legislation shows that Democrats work for the people.