Welcome to Thursday, September 1st, telephones and operators...

NASA plans to launch Artemis I on Saturday after an issue arose with one of the rocket’s engines on Monday.

According to John Honeycutt, manager of the Space Launch System, the problem was with a faulty sensor.

NASA plans to send astronauts back to the Moon in a series of spaceflights within the Artemis program. Artemis I is a test launch to send the spacecraft around the Moon and back to Earth before putting astronauts inside.

NASA is going back to the moon "...for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation of explorers: the Artemis Generation."

What do you think about NASA going back to the moon?

Quiz: Why Are Local Elections So Important?

Local elections deserve just as much attention as presidential elections. But do you know why? Take our quiz to find out how much you know about local elections—and to learn how they impact nearly every aspect of your daily life.

Local elections matter. Do you know why?

🎼 🇺🇸 What Songs Symbolize "Work" in America?

In honor of Labor Day, we're compiling a playlist of songs you, our Causes Community, believe best define "work" in America.

Last year, your answers included classics by Woody Guthrie, Sam Cooke, and The Beatles. And, of course, Dolly Parton's "9-5," Huey Lewis & The News' "Workin For A Livin," and Johnny Paycheck's "Take This Job and Shove it."

However you prep for production, let us know in the comments. We'll release the Causes Labor Day Playlist on Monday.

What song will you add?

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And, In The End...

It's Emma M. Nutt Day, who was the first female telephone operator in the world. She started working on this date in 1878, at the Edwin Holmes Telephone Dispatch Company in Boston.

In honor of Emma, reach out to someone who'd appreciate an "I'm-thinking-of-you" today.

—Jamie Epstein & Josh Herman

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