The worldwide battle against authoritarians continues. Let's check in:

No tax breaks for traitors. Virginia governor ends tax breaks for Confederate groups. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/us/virginia-tax-breaks-confederate.html

Pam Bondi could face contempt charges over Epstein testimony after failing to show up for deposition. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/pam-bondi-epstein-contempt-deposition-hearing-b2957483.html

Cory Booker to hold hearings on the suspicious Paramount merger. https://deadline.com/2026/04/paramount-warner-bros-merger-hearing-cory-booker-1236860558/

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Call your reps every day! So let's check in our list today. (thanks to https://www.5calls.org/ )

* Support a war powers resolution to stop the Iran war.
* Support Impeachment of Trump and Hegseth
* No healthcare cuts to pay for Trump's war!
* Support the BETS OFF Act to Regulate Prediction Markets
* (Federal and State) Publicly investigate the figures in the Epstein files

Find your rep: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Senators:
Schiff: 202-224-3841
Padilla: 202-224-3553 (Fresno 559-497-5109 and Sacramento 916-448-2787)

Governor Newsom: 916-445-2841

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