Welcome to Monday, August 8th, readers...

Four current and former police officers who were involved in the raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment were charged with several federal crimes.

The charges include civil rights violations, unlawful conspiracies, and unconstitutional use of force and obstruction, according to Attorney General Merrick Garland speaking at a news conference on Thursday. 

In the nighttime "no-knock" raid on March 13, 2020, at least seven officers knocked down Taylor’s apartment door and fatally shot her. These are the first federal charges against officers involved in the raid, which was one of the catalysts for the resurgence in the Black Lives Matter movement and protests in 2020.

How do you feel about the federal charges?

Bill: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Senate Passed

Senate Democrats passed the major climate, prescription drug, and spending bill on Sunday by a vote of 51 to 50 along party lines, with Vice President Kamala Harris providing the tie-breaking vote.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40% by 2030.

Demand your representatives take action.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education for low-income:

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Non-breastfeeding postpartum women
• Infants and children up to age 5

WIC’s goal is to safeguard the health of these demographics who are at nutritional risk by providing resources for a healthy diet. 

Have questions? Learn more.

From Our Partners

A 2019 study found the average American commuter wasted 54 hours a year in traffic delays. That’s more than two days of sitting in a car.

The adage is true: time is money. Time lost to traffic has real economic consequences: according to researchers, the average cost of that lost time was over $1,300 per commuter — more than $88 billion total.

Numerous studies have found that autonomous vehicles could be a major boon in curtailing traffic.

Did you know how much time and money traffic is costing you? Are you ready for a solution?

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And, In The End...

Happy International Cat Day.

How will you be celebrating your fuzzy companion today? A tin of cat nip? A saucer of milk? Lasagna?

—Jamie Epstein

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