# take action — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover take action. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Trump Plan to Cook the Census Books](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/the-trump-plan-to-cook-the-census) _2026-08-19 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ From adding a citizenship question to not tracking race and ethnicity, the administration wants to minimize Black and brown political power. ## [Weekly Download: The Jewish vote](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/weekly-download-the-jewish-vote) _2026-08-18 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ 6 min | Behind the curtain. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211760006/e895855ab0693bf8fe3b2058fd864cf3.mp3) ## [Take Action Now: Disarm Our Tech](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/take-action-now-disarm-our-tech) _2026-08-18 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ In today’s Take Action Now, we are taking on tech in warfare and policing. Plus, protecting our elections this November. ## [From Urban Housing to Rural Nursing Homes, the Working-Class Fight to Protect Public Goods From Private Buyers](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/from-urban-housing-to-rural-nursing) _2026-08-17 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ Public goods were meant for us, but corporate interests want to take them away. ## [Big Bend was supposed to be an International Peace Park](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/big-bend-was-supposed-to-be-an-international) _2026-08-16 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ Bulldozers in Big Bend violate both the environment and the original vision for the national park. ## [Adjuncting Until the End of Time](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/adjuncting-until-the-end-of-time) _2026-08-15 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ Universities now have more adjuncts than tenured and tenure-track professors combined. The conditions are unsustainable—for professors and students alike. ## [Tracking the Crisis: Running on Empty](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/tracking-the-crisis-running-on-empty) _2026-08-14 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ Oil reserves near empty, the dollar's defenses cracking, sailors going overboard: America's war machine is running on fumes. ## [Answering the questions in your Jewish family group chat](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/answering-the-questions-in-your-jewish) _2026-08-14 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ When it comes to U.S. politics and Israel. ## [Javelinas, not invaders](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/javelinas-not-invaders) _2026-08-14 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ Not everything that creeps out of the brushline towards your campsite is an invader. ## [Is a Trump Endorsement Becoming a Liability?](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/is-a-trump-endorsement-becoming-a) _2026-08-13 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ The president’s backing failed to secure a primary win in Minnesota for Mike Lindell. And he’s not the only one. ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oqyE16XTs5nO) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Testimony: Comments on the Draft RFK Campus Master Plan, DC](https://www.smartergrowth.net/resources/testimony/testimony-comments-on-the-draft-rfk-campus-master-plan-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=testimony-comments-on-the-draft-rfk-campus-master-plan-dc) _2026-08-12 · Cheryl Cort · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ August 14, 2026 Ms. Anita Cozart, Director, DC Office of Planning Via: OP.RFKMasterPlan@dc.gov RE: Comment on RFK Campus Master Plan – Public Comment Draft Dear Director Cozart: Please accept these \[…\] The post Testimony: Comments on the Draft RFK Campus Master Plan, DC appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [Take Action Now: ICE Is Building Dossiers on Its Online Critics](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/take-action-now-ice-is-building-dossiers) _2026-08-11 · Bhaskar Sunkara · The Nation's Substack_ In today's Take Action Now, we are defending the right to criticize ICE online, preserving public services, and fighting against federal repression. ## [Monday Download: MI Reaction and Taking Back Congress](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/monday-download-mi-reaction-and-taking) _2026-08-10 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ 9 min | The Jewish vote is critical in these FOUR races: [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210642693/ce58a6b310772aec8fe9ba3f74405f70.mp3) ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, August 10, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-c36) _2026-08-10 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ COVID continues to rise from “Very Low” to “High”, Fauci on trial, cyclospora cases break 20k, police brutality protests in WI, a new anti-choice CDC Director, HIV care & wastewater set to be defunded ## [INVESTIGATION: Trump’s Deregulation of Head Start Would Lead to Bigger Class Sizes, Lower Quality](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/investigation-trumps-deregulation) _2026-08-10 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ The administration has now made public a proposed rule to eliminate critical standards for services in the free preschool program. ## [Swing 3 to Flip the House and Keep Must-Hold Seats!](https://militantoptimist.substack.com/p/swing-3-to-flip-the-house-and-keep) _2026-08-08 · Rodney Murray · Militant Optimist_ Take action! Go on the offense! See how you can help flip (at least) 3 seats. ## [Do Epics Need Heroes?](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/do-epics-need-heroes) _2026-08-08 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ In recent years, the online right has contested adaptations of epic in order to make an argument about masculinity. "The Odyssey" is their latest target. ## [Hiring: Baltimore County Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer](https://www.smartergrowth.net/jobs/hiring-baltimore-county-transit-oriented-development-tod-organizer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiring-baltimore-county-transit-oriented-development-tod-organizer) _2026-08-07 · Carrie Kisicki · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ The Baltimore County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer will serve as a CSG representative in Baltimore County to win support for sustainable, equitable transit-accessible communities. Apply now! The post Hiring: Baltimore County Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Organizer appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [Abdul El-Sayed’s Challenge with Jewish Voters](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/abdul-el-sayeds-challenge-with-jewish) _2026-08-07 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ It’s not just about Israel, it's also about antisemitism. ## [Abdul El-Sayed: “The Power of Our Many Is Greater Than the Power of Their Money”](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/abdul-el-sayed-the-power-of-our-many) _2026-08-06 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ The lessons from a primary win that can be applied to defeat a Republican in November. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1zBetkcnyvxk) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [CSG News: Two big wins for housing](https://www.smartergrowth.net/resources/csg-news-two-big-wins-for-housing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=csg-news-two-big-wins-for-housing) _2026-08-04 · Elena Sorokina · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ With your support, we secured some major wins for housing and transit-oriented development, including in Fairfax, Virginia, and Montgomery, Maryland. Read on to learn more and see what’s coming up next! The post CSG News: Two big wins for housing appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [Monday Download: New Op-ed on the Jewish Vote](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/monday-download-new-op-ed-on-the) _2026-08-03 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ 5 min | Why Jews Will Continue to Vote Democratic. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209673698/b9b7f5b928cf1909404ed566df17ea0b.mp3) ## [Op-ed: Why American Jews Will Once Again Favor Democrats This Fall](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/op-ed-why-american-jews-will-once) _2026-08-03 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ The vast majority of Democratic candidates in this year's midterm elections share the values and concerns of American Jews, much more than extremist Republicans aligned with Trump. ## [TESTIMONY: Support for Friendship Commons (GEICO Site), Maryland](https://www.smartergrowth.net/resources/testimony-support-for-friendship-commons-geico-site-maryland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=testimony-support-for-friendship-commons-geico-site-maryland) _2026-08-03 · Elena Sorokina · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ The Friendship Commons development planned for Friendship Heights’ former GEICO campus will add 500+ homes, 10-foot bikeways and sidewalks, and new businesses and gathering spaces just one block from Metro’s Red Line. The post TESTIMONY: Support for Friendship Commons (GEICO Site), Maryland appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [Hiring: Communications Intern](https://www.smartergrowth.net/jobs/hiring-communications-intern/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiring-communications-intern) _2026-08-03 · Elena Sorokina · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ We are hiring a communications intern to support external communications with a focus on social media, visuals, media-list building, and event publicity. Apply now! The post Hiring: Communications Intern appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [A Call to Action in a Change Election](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/a-call-to-action-in-a-change-election) _2026-07-31 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ We have to be the change we want to see. ## [What's next for Chaco?](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/whats-next-for-chaco) _2026-07-30 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ Where we are in the process and where you can continue putting your effort. ## [Streamline development review in Prince George’s – reduce uncertainty & excessive process, oppose LDR 153-2026 (Maryland)](https://www.smartergrowth.net/resources/testimony/streamline-development-review-in-prince-georges-reduce-uncertainty-excessive-process-oppose-ldr-153-2026-maryland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=streamline-development-review-in-prince-georges-reduce-uncertainty-excessive-process-oppose-ldr-153-2026-maryland) _2026-07-29 · Cheryl Cort · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ July 30, 2026 Prince George’s County Planning Board, M-NCPPC 1616 McCormick Drive, Largo MD Via: pgcpb@mncppc.org RE: Oppose LDR 153-2026, reduce uncertainty & excessive process Dear members of the Board: \[…\] The post Streamline development review in Prince George’s – reduce uncertainty & excessive process, oppose LDR 153-2026 (Maryland) appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [Jewish Dem Download LIVE with Julie Roginsky](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/jewish-dem-download-live-with-julie) _2026-07-27 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ Watch now | Watch the recording of our live stream with Julie Roginsky. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206896882/00080cf7b556f7234d62515b30f9a0f4.mp3) ## [ACTION ALERT: This office campus can become a transit-oriented community](https://www.smartergrowth.net/take-action/action-alert-this-office-campus-can-become-a-transit-oriented-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=action-alert-this-office-campus-can-become-a-transit-oriented-community) _2026-07-27 · Elena Sorokina · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ The Friendship Commons development planned for Friendship Heights’ former GEICO campus could add 500+ homes, 10-foot bikeways and sidewalks, and new businesses and gathering spaces just one block from Metro’s Red Line. The post ACTION ALERT: This office campus can become a transit-oriented community appeared first on Coalition For Smarter Growth . ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vPBRUBmq40la) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, July 27, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-d89) _2026-07-27 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ “Very Low” and “Low” COVID levels in most regions but “Moderate” in Alaska and Guam, a parasitic diarrheal illness spreads, and HIV care wastewater set to be defunded. Take action to save it. ## [Police Leadership's Response to Recent Fatal Officer-Involved Incident](https://fortheblue.substack.com/p/police-leaderships-response-to-recent) _2026-07-26 · Paula Fitzsimmons · For the Blue Police Advocacy_ This past week has been tough. ## [Finding Jewish Joy in Our Nation’s Capital](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/finding-jewish-joy-in-our-nations) _2026-07-24 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ Building community, l'dor v'dor. ## [CSG in the News: Metro tried to make bus service better. Somehow, ridership and speeds are both down](https://www.smartergrowth.net/news-parent/csg-in-the-news-metro-tried-to-make-bus-service-better/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=csg-in-the-news-metro-tried-to-make-bus-service-better) _2026-07-24 · Elena Sorokina · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ “The loss of 100,000 jobs in our region has affected everything, including transportation – commute trips in particular and add to that this horrible crackdown on… our hard-working immigrant community,” said Stewart Schwartz, executive director of the pro-transit Coalition for Smarter Growth. The post CSG in the News: Metro tried to make bus service better. Somehow, ridership and speeds are both… ## [This weekend, defend Greater Chaco](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/this-weekend-defend-greater-chaco) _2026-07-24 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ A reminder to not leave action on the table + extra resources ## [TESTIMONY: Support for Metro Grove apartment complex (Maryland)](https://www.smartergrowth.net/resources/testimony-support-for-metro-grove-apartment-complex-maryland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=testimony-support-for-metro-grove-apartment-complex-maryland) _2026-07-22 · Elena Sorokina · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ This worthy project will bring 250 affordable apartment homes to a site that is only a quarter mile walk to the Suitland Metro Station. This is a great place to build new homes for people who could save money by relying on riding Metro, and the major bus lines on Silver Hill Road. The post TESTIMONY: Support for Metro Grove apartment complex (Maryland) appeared first on Coalition For Smarter… ## [ACTION ALERT: Help win better transit & walkable places in NoVA – Take the survey by Aug. 9!](https://www.smartergrowth.net/take-action/action-alert-help-win-better-transit-walkable-places-in-nova-take-the-survey-by-aug-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=action-alert-help-win-better-transit-walkable-places-in-nova-take-the-survey-by-aug-9) _2026-07-21 · Elena Sorokina · Coalition For Smarter Growth_ If you live, work, or visit Northern Virginia, please take a moment to speak up for better transit, walking and biking, and more homes near transit and destinations. The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) wants your input by August 9 for its next regional plan. The post ACTION ALERT: Help win better transit & walkable places in NoVA – Take the survey by Aug. 9! appeared first on… ## [Monday Download: GOP Antisemitism, Upcoming Primaries, and Iran](https://jewishdems.substack.com/p/monday-download-gop-antisemitism) _2026-07-20 · Jewish Dems · Jewish Dem Download_ Watch now (8 min) | What you need to know this week from the Jewish Dem perspective. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207828896/51a1c4fd5fbb0bab56d0d9763cf7fde2.mp3) ## [The Nuns Were Right](https://fortheblue.substack.com/p/the-nuns-were-right) _2026-07-19 · Paula Fitzsimmons · For the Blue Police Advocacy_ As you would expect from a parochial elementary school, the nuns were big on teaching Catholic doctrine. ## [Let me teach you how to defend Chaco's archeological resources from drilling (again)](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/let-me-teach-you-how-to-defend-chacos-14d) _2026-07-18 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ A second public comment period has opened. It's different from before. Here's how to take action with the best chance of making a difference. ## [BREAKING: Second Chaco Buffer Zone Comment Period Opens](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/breaking-second-chaco-buffer-zone) _2026-07-16 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ Public comment guide coming soon ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, July 13, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-fa6) _2026-07-15 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ “Very Low” & “Low” COVID levels in most regions but “Very High” in Guam, a parasitic diarrheal illness spreads, World Cup public health efforts, & wastewater set to be defunded. Take action to save it ## [A Mid-Summer Field Report](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/a-mid-summer-field-report) _2026-07-10 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ National Park History in New Mexico and more ## [Tell Congress: Christian Nationalism Is Not Religious Liberty](https://militantoptimist.substack.com/p/tell-congress-christian-nationalism) _2026-07-08 · Rodney Murray · Militant Optimist_ Take action! Use Resistbot on your phone to send this message to your Senators and Representative. It's easy! ## [Petroglyph 250](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/petroglyph-250) _2026-07-02 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ A reflection from public lands on America's semiquincentennial ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, June 29, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-1cf) _2026-06-29 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ Happy LGBTQI+ Pride Month, our new interview segment titled “Take Action Locally,” COVID “low” and “very low” except in Missouri and Guam, Rotavirus and Norovirus at “moderate” levels. ## [Take Action Locally in the Fight for Public Health](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/take-action-locally-in-the-fight) _2026-06-26 · Kentra Tillman · People's CDC_ An Interview with ACT UP New York about their public health advocacy campaigns. ## [How to use the Independence Day long weekend for good](https://nationalparkhistory.substack.com/p/how-to-use-the-independence-day-long) _2026-06-26 · Will C. De Man · National Park History_ Three easy ways to take action for the environment during the America 250 long weekend ## [Require Full Disclosure Before Approving AI Data Centers](https://militantoptimist.substack.com/p/require-full-disclosure-before-approving) _2026-06-20 · Rodney Murray · Militant Optimist_ Take action! Use Resistbot on your phone to send this message to your Senators and Representative. It's easy! ## [Iran catastrophe: Trump & Hegseth both unfit to command - IMPEACH BOTH - Uphold NATO](https://militantoptimist.substack.com/p/iran-catastrophe-trump-and-hegseth) _2026-06-20 · Rodney Murray · Militant Optimist_ Take action! Use Resistbot on your phone to send this message to your Senators and Representative. It's easy!