Welcome to Monday, June 6th, readers and writers...

As Congress returns from recess this week, the House takes up the gun control package while the Senate debates healthcare for veterans.

Senate committees will hold hearings on domestic terrorism, U.S.-Syria policy, and expanding Social Security.

House committees will hold hearings on gun violence, methane gas emissions, and ocean climate action.

How do you feel about this week’s congressional schedule?

The House Democrats' Gun Control Package

The House Judiciary Committee last Thursday advanced a package of eight gun control bills favored by Democrats that will be considered on the House floor this week.

The package, known as the Protecting Our Kids Act, includes eight gun control bills.

Do you support or oppose Democrats’ gun control package?

U.S. to Send Longer-Range Guided Rockets to Ukraine - Do You Support the Move?

The U.S. is on the verge of sending advanced, highly mobile guided rocket artillery systems to Ukraine as it seeks to hold off the Russian offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

Do you support or oppose sending Ukraine long-range guided rocket artillery?

North Korea Tests 3 Ballistic Missiles, Chinese & Russian Bombers Drill Near Japan Amid Quad Summit

North Korea test-launched three ballistic missiles on Wednesday when Chinese and Russian strategic bombers also flew near Japan in shows of force that appear to have been aimed at sending a message to a summit held by the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) that day. 

The Quad includes the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan. 

Are you concerned about provocations by China, Russia, and North Korea against the Quad?

#TeamSeas for NFTs

Planning to support efforts to clean the oceans of toxic plastics? May as well get something for all that giving you do...

We call it a "charitable sweepstakes"—each dollar you donate to #TeamSeas earns you entries for a chance to win 1 of 4 NFTs by famed Japanese artist Hiroshi Yoshii. 

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is National Hunger Awareness Day.

Want to help fight hunger and food insecurity in your community? Check out NourishingNeighbors.com to learn more.

—Jamie Epstein

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