My Civic Workout

Tell Congress: Stop Trump's War with Iran Trump's unauthorized war in Iran has already taken the lives of US servicemembers and at least 1,000 Iranian civilians. It has devolved into a larger regional conflict, with missile and drone strikes,...

The American people don’t want to waste $2 billion per day on Trump’s war of choice with Iran.

Unfortunately, Hakeem Jeffries is currently declining to organize House Democrats against war funding.

We must make it clear that no Democrat should vote to give the regime more money to wage this war.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Instagram: "Thrilled to stand alongside New York’s Cutest to announce our new request for information for 2-K and 3-K providers. This is the first step toward universal c... 87K likes, 641 comments - nycmayor on February 8, 2026: "Thrilled to stand alongside New York’s Cutest to announce our new request for information for 2-K and 3-K providers. This is the first step tow...

NEED A LITTLE #JOY?

Need a little joy? Click here for the cutest press conference:

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President Trump is trying to make it harder to vote. Here's why that matters Trump is promoting tighter restrictions on mail-in ballots as well as passage of the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. UCLA professor Richard Hasen unpacks the ramifications.

SECOND WIND:

On @nprfreshair.bsky.social, Terry Gross speaks with election law expert Rick Hasen about the 2026 voting landscape, who says “the greatest threat to free and fair elections in 2026 is interference from the federal government.”

www.npr.org/2026/03/03/n...

@rickhasen.bsky.social

Here’s another #postcard campaign from @activateamerica.bsky.social:

www.activateamerica.vote/postcards

#gotv

Postcard Handwritten postcards increase voter turnout. Help get out the vote to voters of color with Reclaim Our Vote postcards. Our postcards make a difference!

30-MINUTE WORKOUT:

#Voter #postcard campaigns for elections taking place this spring are underway, led by organizations like Center for Common Ground.

Get postcard supplies, scripts, and addresses from one of these orgs, meet up with friends, and GOTV!

www.centerforcommonground.org/postcards

Our Senate Races — Activate America

…and priority #Senate races

www.activateamerica.vote/senate

If you don’t live in an area with an in-play race but know someone who does, let them know.

@activateamerica.bsky.social

Our House Races — Activate America

Also check out @activateamerica.bsky.social’s list of priority #House races…

www.activateamerica.vote/house

Flip the House | Swing Left Winning is doable. Get started now.

TEN-MINUTE WORKOUT:

Learn which #Congressional seats are in play this November. If you live in an in-play House district or state, you can lead the way making a 2026 #bluewave a reality.

Visit @swingleft.bsky.social’s list of flippable and must-hold #House districts:

swingleft.org/house

THEN text 5 friends or family members to ask them to do the same. (And ask them to text 5 friends… remember chain letters?)

#gotv

Then check on your own #voterregistration status:

www.nass.org/can-I-vote

How to register to vote and check your registration status For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

FIVE-MINUTE WORKOUT:

We’re going to have to vote in huge numbers to overcome the #GOP’s tactics.

First, consult @npr.org's list of upcoming #voterregistration deadlines…

apps.npr.org/voter-regist...

The SAVE America Act Explained: How the New ‘Show Your Papers’ Voting Bill Is Even More Extreme Than the SAVE Act At President Donald Trump’s urging, Congress is intent on passing an even more extreme version of the SAVE Act. But no matter what the far right calls these “show your papers” bills, its push to requi...

The SAVE America Act, designed to severely limit #voting in the 2026 #midterms, has passed the #House, and could pass the #Senate if they nuke the #filibuster, which #GOP Senators are discussing.

www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

#saveact

The Trump Administration Has No Legal Authority To Invoke National Security and Take Over Elections As long recognized by courts, the U.S. Constitution gives primary authority to states to set the rules for elections, with no role for presidents.

#Trump has suggested he might declare a national emergency to require all Americans to re-register to #vote in a nationalized November election. (This would be unconstitutional.)

www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

TL;DR

In March, #primaries are taking place in IL and MI.

In May, 11 states—AL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, NE, OH, OR, PA, WV—all have primaries, and NC and TX have primary runoffs.

#elections #gotv

CIVIC WORKOUT #484:

#Election Season is Here

Getting out the #vote

#gotv #saveact

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NEED A LITTLE #JOY?

Need a little joy? Click here for a dose of #JaneFonda:

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Explained: Why a World Cup boycott is unlikely, and what it would take to happen

SECOND WIND:

Henry Bushnell writes for @theathletic.com on what it would take to organize a #WorldCup #boycott in response to #Trump’s aggression at home and abroad:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

@henrybushnell.bsky.social

Deputized for Disaster | American Civil Liberties Union Deputized for Disaster, details how the Trump administration is drastically expanding the federal 287(g) program to transform state and local law enforcement into a national deportation policing force...

30-MINUTE WORKOUT:

Trump’s threats of force continue at home. The @aclu.org has a new report, Deputized for Disaster, on how the #Trump administration is securing the cooperation of state, local, and university #lawenforcement to enact this agenda.

Read and share:

www.aclu.org/publications...

Divest from the War Machine Divest from the War Machine is a movement to oppose endless wars and the spread of militarism by encouraging individual investors and financial institutions to cut ties with weapons companies. Investo...

Use the Divest from the War Machine database to find actions and areas where you can personally divest or encourage your school or locality to do so:

www.divestfromwarmachine.org

#divest #yourdollarisyourvote #resist

'Ridiculous': Pentagon Doesn't Even Know What to Do With Extra $500 Billion Trump Wants to Spend | Common Dreams "Not another cent for private defense contractors and forever wars," wrote Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

TEN-MINUTE WORKOUT:

#Trump is funneling so much additional funding to the #Pentagon, they don’t know how to spend it.

We can take action by divesting from the #defense contractors...

www.commondreams.org/news/trump-p...

Stop Unauthorized Military Strikes on Iran (UPDATED 2/28) - VOTES THIS WEEK ⭑ 5 Calls Updates February 28, 2026: The United States and Israel have launched “major combat operations” in Iran, reportedly killing Iran’s Supreme …

Use this script from @5calls.org to get in touch.

War with #Iran is broadly unpopular, with notable Republican dissent as well, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with your #GOP members.

5calls.org/issue/iran-i...

#callyourrep #nonewwars

Iran war powers votes expected 'very soon' Bipartisan lawmakers weigh in in the House and Senate as Trump amasses a “massive armada” in and around the region.

FIVE-MINUTE WORKOUT:

Last week, Congress “punt[ed]” a vote on a motion to curtail #Trump’s ability to strike #Iran.

Let’s demand our congressmembers check Trump’s overreach.

rollcall.com/2026/02/25/i...

#callyourrep

Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran has no mandate – or legal basis US president violates UN charter just days into his Board of Peace era, and chooses to take the biggest gamble of his administration

Trump’s flimsy legal pretense, abandonment of diplomatic recourse, and lack of any plan for what’s next are just some of the myriad reasons to oppose this action.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

#iran #resist

TL;DR

On Saturday, the #US and #Israel launched joint strikes on #Iran.

#nonewwars

CIVIC WORKOUT #483:

No War with #Iran

Oppose militarization at home and abroad

#nonewwars #resist

NEED A LITTLE JOY?

Click here for ducks changing their minds. 🦆

youtube.com/watch?v=ygSXgG…

#Ducks #Joy #GoodVibes

SECOND WIND:

After the death of Middlebury student Lia Smith, journalist Erin Reed penned a heart-breaking call to action:

erininthemorning.com/p/every-trans-s…

#TransLivesMatter #LGBTQ #TransRights

@erininthemorning.com

TYEF Workshops for Schools, Camps, Counselors, and More — Trans Youth Equality Foundation

Support these kids by advocating for your local school to bring in trainings from the Trans Youth Equality Foundation.

transyouthequality.org/tyef-workshops

#TransYouth #LGBTQ #Education

TYEF Workshops for Schools, Camps, Counselors, and More — Trans Youth Equality Foundation

30-MINUTE WORKOUT:

Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming youth have found themselves on the front lines of the administration's attacks.

Check out the guide from Advocates for Transgender Equality:

transequality.org/sites/default/…

#TransRights #Advocacy #LGBTQ @transequality.bsky.social