# take action (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover take action. Page: Feed: --- ## [Economic D-Day](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/economic-d-day) _2026-08-21 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ U.S. debt tops $40 trillion, the bond market buckles, and allies bolt for China's currency as Trump answers a war he can't win with an "Economic D-Day" he can't afford. ## [The Hollywood Gerrymander](https://thenationmagazine.substack.com/p/the-hollywood-gerrymander) _2026-08-20 · Nation Magazine · The Nation's Substack_ The proposed Paramount/Warner Bros. merger does not just represent media monopoly—it is another form of gerrymandering, of rigging the rules to limit who has power. ## [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. ## [Join the September 1st Day of Action Against U.S.-Style Health Care](https://www.healthcoalition.ca/join-the-september-1st-day-of-action-against-u-s-style-health-care/) _2026-08-19 · Haylee Keyes · Canadian Health Coalition_ Sign up to send a message to your MP and the Prime Minister, or find an event happening in your community. ## [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. ## [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. ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ec21BGqmYAWO) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [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. ## [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. ## [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: “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. ## [Health Canada reports show paid plasma is not safe](https://www.healthcoalition.ca/health-canada-reports-show-paid-plasma-is-not-safe/) _2026-08-05 · Canadian Health Coalition · Canadian Health Coalition_ Canadian Health Coalition responds to Canadian Blood Services’ claims that paid and voluntary collection of plasma are equally safe ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7KYcyoljXN4B) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [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 . ## [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 . ## [87,000 Voices Strong: How Toronto Rose Up to Save the Island’s Wildlife](https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/87000-voices-strong-how-toronto-rose-up-to-save-the-islands-wildlife/) _2026-08-03 · Peter Smith · Toronto Field Naturalists_ What an extraordinary summer for Toronto’s nature community! When the Province of Ontario announced plans to take over Billy Bishop Airport and open the runways to commercial jets, the Toronto Read More ## [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 . ## [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 . ## [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 . ## [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. ## [‘We deserve better.’ Health coalitions call on premiers to protect public health care in the face of two-tier threat](https://www.healthcoalition.ca/health-coalitions-call-on-premiers-to-protect-public-health-care-in-the-face-of-two-tier-threat-2/) _2026-07-27 · Tracy Glynn · Canadian Health Coalition_ Premiers call on feds to renew health care funding as health coalitions demand strings be attached ## [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… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MhrH7elcD15I) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Canada’s health workforce united: investing in health care keeps Canada strong](https://www.healthcoalition.ca/canadas-health-workforce-united-investing-in-health-care-keeps-canada-strong/) _2026-07-24 · Haylee Keyes · Canadian Health Coalition_ A shared call to strengthen Canadian health care ## [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 ## [Health coalitions call on premiers to protect public health care in the face of two-tier threat](https://www.healthcoalition.ca/health-coalitions-call-on-premiers-to-protect-public-health-care-in-the-face-of-two-tier-threat/) _2026-07-22 · Tracy Glynn · Canadian Health Coalition_ Defenders of public Medicare issue joint statement in Charlottetown ## [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… ## [Coalition intervenes at Supreme Court of Canada in case challenging Ontario government’s destruction of Ontario Place](https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/coalition-intervenes-at-supreme-court-of-canada-in-case-challenging-ontario-governments-destruction-of-ontario-place/) _2026-07-19 · TFN Office · Toronto Field Naturalists_ Can a government shield its decisions from existing laws and court review, and is Ontario Place a protected “public trust”? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 16, 2026 TORONTO – A coalition Read More ## [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 ## [New legal opinion: Alberta’s Bill 11 regulations fail to fix two-tier health care scheme](https://www.healthcoalition.ca/new-legal-opinion-albertas-bill-11-regulations-fail-to-fix-two-tier-health-care-scheme/) _2026-07-15 · Steven Staples · Canadian Health Coalition_ Canadian Health Coalition calls on Prime Minister Carney and Health Minister Michel to enforce the Canada Health Act ## [The Case for the Election Assistance Commission](https://www.nonprofitvote.org/the-case-for-the-election-assistance-commission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-case-for-the-election-assistance-commission) _2026-07-15 · Brian Miller · Nonprofit VOTE_ The removal of the Election Assistance Commission’s remaining commissioners is deeply concerning and should alarm anyone who cares about the integrity of our election system. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission was created by Congress as an independent, bipartisan body to strengthen the administration of our nation’s elections. It is not a peripheral agency or an \[...\] Read More... The post… ## [Toad Scouting on Toronto Island](https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/toad-scouting-on-toronto-island/) _2026-07-14 · Lynn Miller · Toronto Field Naturalists_ This summer, Ellen Schwartzel and Jenny Bull led two outings on Toronto Island to count baby toads (toadlets) as they emerge onto land after their tadpole stage. The sessions were Read More ## [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 ## [OMB Should Not Use Federal Grant Rules to Silence Nonprofit Civic Voice](https://www.nonprofitvote.org/omb-should-not-use-federal-grant-rules-to-silence-nonprofit-civic-voice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=omb-should-not-use-federal-grant-rules-to-silence-nonprofit-civic-voice) _2026-07-09 · Brian Miller · Nonprofit VOTE_ The federal government should not use grant rules to scare nonprofits out of helping people participate in democracy. Yet that is the danger in the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance. Buried inside a broader rulemaking, alongside many other troubling provisions attacking DEI and “woke” practices opposed by the \[...\] Read More... The post OMB Should… ## [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! ## [It’s time for Carney and Michel to act on Bill 11](https://www.healthcoalition.ca/its-time-for-carney-and-michel-to-act-on-bill-11/) _2026-07-08 · Haylee Keyes · Canadian Health Coalition_ Alberta's Bill 11 violates the Canada Health Act. Send a message to Carney and Michel demanding action now. ## [Cottonwood Flats Moth Night](https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/cottonwood-flats-moth-night/) _2026-07-03 · TFN Office · Toronto Field Naturalists_ Just before sunset, an enthusiastic group of ten TFN members assembled on the banks of the Don to get a glimpse at the moths and other insects that come out Read More ## [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 ## [Giant Silk Moths](https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/giant-silk-moths/) _2026-06-30 · Anne Purvis · Toronto Field Naturalists_ by Violet Moshe, age 11 I’ve been raising giant silk moths for three years and am always happy to tell others about this adventure. It all started one summer night, Read More ## [Nonprofit VOTE Response to OOC Raid + Resources](https://www.nonprofitvote.org/nonprofit-vote-response-to-ooc-raid-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nonprofit-vote-response-to-ooc-raid-resources) _2026-06-29 · Kelsea-Marie Pym · Nonprofit VOTE_ On June 11, 2026, Federal agents searched the offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative (OOC), a nonprofit organization engaged in voter registration and civic engagement. The searches became widely public in the following days. In response to the chilling impact of federal raids on nonprofits, Nonprofit VOTE had released the below statement. At this time, \[...\] Read More... The post Nonprofit…