Welcome to Friday, June 17th, zucchinis and carrots...

This Sunday, June 19th, marks the second annual federal observance and the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. 

As Juneteenth falls on a Sunday this year, Monday will be the public holiday date and events will be held throughout the long weekend all over the country.
Read on for a brief history of Juneteenth, and a list of activities taking place this weekend.

How do you feel about Juneteenth?

January 6th Committee Hearings

The hearings were focused on Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of widespread election fraud that prevented him from winning re-election in the lead-up to January 6th, and on his unsuccessful efforts to pressure Vice President Mike Pence into rejecting state election results during the certification of the Electoral College to tip the outcome in his favor.

How do you feel about the January 6th select committee’s hearings?

Senate Votes on H.R. 3967: SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act

Yesterday, the Senate passed this bill as amended on a vote of 84-14. On March 3rd, the House passed a different version of this bill, which would streamline the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) process for determining what toxic exposures can be covered under VA care.

How do you feel about your senators’ votes?

#WomenInPeacekeeping

Lasting peace and security can only be achieved if all members of society have a seat at the decision-making tables - both as protectors & guardians of peace. We are stronger together. 

Learn more 👉 https://www.wintogether.org/pages/peace

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day. If vegetables aren't your favorite food, this might be a good time to give them another try.

—Jamie Epstein

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