Welcome to Wednesday, January 25th, raindrops and flower petals...

Toxic PFAS were found in 98% of Americans' bloodstreams. 

98% of the population has detectable amounts of toxic, carcinogenic chemicals - known as PFAS - in their blood. The chemicals are ubiquitous, found in food packaging, furniture, clothing, household cleaning products, cosmetics, and more. 

Is your government doing enough to combat the dangers of PFAS?

Dolphins return to the Bronx River

Dolphins were found in the Bronx River in New York for the first time in years, highlighting the community's successful cleanup efforts.
The Bronx River was considered an open sewer for years, which drove out almost all wildlife and devastated the ecosystem. The urban community spent decades restoring the river, allowing marine life to find its way back naturally.  

How do you feel about dolphins returning to the Bronx River?

'Swifties' take to the Capitol to protest outside of the Senate Ticketmaster hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding its hearing today to explore whether the merger of Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company, has stifled competition in the ticketing industry. Taylor Swift fans are protesting outside the U.S. Capitol to share their outrage against Live Nation.

Do you think Ticketmaster is to blame for the fiasco of Taylor Swift's ticket presale?

March For Life demands national abortion ban. Do you support their cause?

Thousands of anti-abortion activists gathered in Washington, D.C., over the weekend for the annual March for Life rally, the first since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which had guaranteed abortion access nationwide.

Do you support a national abortion ban? Tell your reps!

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And, In The End...

It is National Library Shelfie Day. Go take a pic with you amidst your favorite stacks of books. Let's celebrate libraries, one of the best, most enduring, civic institutions we have!

—Emma Kansiz

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