Welcome to Wednesday, April 19th, subscribers...

A white Kansas City man was charged with shooting Ralph Yarl, a black teenager. 

Last Thursday, 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot when he was trying to pick up his two younger twin brothers but got the address wrong. Yarl accidentally knocked on 84-year-old Andrew Lester's door, who was then charged with assault in the first degree, a class-A felony.

Demand your representatives take action on gun reform now

What’s happening in Sudan and how can you help?

The two main factions of Sudan’s military regime are fighting for power after a failed effort to transition to a democratic civilian-led government. The clashes started over the weekend, killing at least 185 civilians, wounding 1,800, and nearly turning Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, into a war zone. 

Donate to the International Rescue Committee to help provide relief and resources to the civilians of Sudan

Should we go back to a gold standard? - H.R. 2435

The "Gold Standard Restoration Act" would tie the dollar to a certain amount of gold. The bill claims the dollar has lost its value over time due to inflation caused by the Federal Reserve.

Tell your reps to take action on The Gold Standard Restoration Act

Senate Democrats demand investigation into Justice Clarence Thomas

Democrat senators are urging the Supreme Court to investigate Justice Clarence Thomas, one of six conservative-leaning justices, for failing to disclose lavish trips and gifts he received from billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow.

Do you support an investigation? Contact your reps

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is National Garlic Day! Garlic is a superfood that is also an anticoagulant, antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial powerhouse!

—Emma Kansiz

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