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For years, today was known as Columbus Day. Now, many Americans are redefining the celebration as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Columbus Day, for some, honors the achievements of European colonizers and celebrates Italian-American heritage. For others, it praises someone who stole land from Native Americans and committed crimes against them. 

Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and perspectives of Native American communities and shines a light on the misconceptions revolving around Columbus and European colonizers.

Should the U.S. stop celebrating Columbus Day and recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day?

GOP Bill Would Ban Abortions Nationwide – Do You Support a Federal Abortion Ban?

Sen. Lindsey Graham and more than 80 House Republicans have introduced a bill to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

In overturning Roe v. Wade last June, the Supreme Court ended nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion and moved the decision to states. Graham's bill, "Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act", would create a federal abortion ban instead.

Tell your reps if you support Sen. Graham's 15-week abortion ban.

5 Upcoming Supreme Court Cases You Need To Know

The Supreme Court's new term commenced last week, which includes several significant cases. Here’s a look at the upcoming cases to be aware of this term. 

Sackett v. EPA challenges the EPA’s Clean Water Act. Moore v. Harper will examine the states’ power in federal elections. National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, brought on by the pork industry, could impact the state's ability to regulate commerce. 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis concerns a business owner who objected to working with a same-sex couple for religious reasons. Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard case challenges the ability of educational institutions to use race as a factor in admission decisions.

How do you feel about these Supreme Court cases?

28 Days Until the Election

Click on your state to register to vote, apply for a mail-in ballot, and find the deadlines for requesting & returning your ballot.

Do you know your state's voting deadlines?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today, honor and celebrate the cultures, contributions, environmental stewardship, and resilience of Native Americans.

Art by Shannon Jones.

—Jamie Epstein

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