Welcome to Monday, October 3rd, butterflies and hummingbirds...

A new Connecticut law requires state public schools to include climate change in their curriculum.

The new lessons will give students a deeper understanding of how human activities have created changes in the climate and the adverse effects on various populations. Students will also learn about possible climate solutions and their costs, socio-environmental impacts, and credibility. 

How do you feel about Connecticut adding climate change to its standard curriculum? Should more states do the same?

Should All New Cars Include Alcohol Detection Systems?

The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for alcohol detection systems to be included in all new vehicles. The proposal was prompted by a 2021 drunk driving tragedy that took the lives of nine people, including seven children, in California. The driver was heavily intoxicated and going 30-40 mph over the speed limit. 

The technology would require vehicle-integrated impairment detection systems that would prevent drivers from operating their vehicles if they fail the alcohol screening tests.

Do you support alcohol detection systems in all new vehicles?

Poll: Help Choose Who Gets Our Voting Swag Donations

To remind Americans of the historical (and ongoing) struggle to be represented, we created a series of images that will soon be available on shirts & swag. The front features a date in voting history, the back a quote that pertains to it.

We want to donate all proceeds from our Causes Voting swag to a voting rights non-profit.

But which?

Let us know your choice. Winner will get all proceeds.

Vote here.

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And, In The End...

It's National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day, a day for bird and insect lovers alike. How will you show your appreciation for these flying creatures today?

—Jamie Epstein

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