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Have you ever noticed how you are more likely to work harder when your boss or colleague (or Pilates instructor) acknowledges your efforts? Being told we are doing something right is a huge jolt of motivation. As humans, elected officials work the same way. This week, we want to encourage you to harness the power of a “thank-you” to advance your civic priorities.
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In most states, you only have until THIS SATURDAY (12/15/18) to complete open enrollment and buy “Obamacare” health insurance for 2019. (We can thank the Trump administration, which cut open enrollment from 90 days to 45, for that.) In California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Rhode Island, New York, and Washington DC, you have a few more weeks. Let’s get you covered!
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The humanitarian situation in Yemen is so horrific that it is tempting to look away. But the good news is that, for the first time in history, the U.S. Senate is poised to take action to reduce the suffering of children and civilians in Yemen. Saudi Arabia cannot wage its war in Yemen without US military support, and only the U.S. has the power to force both sides to the negotiating table. Our action is critical.