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NextGen America’s mission is to educate and empower young people to organize, vote, and lead. Get involved today: nextgenamerica.org/take-action
Hundreds showed up to New Brunswick City Council to stop a 27,000 sq. ft. data center proposed under the Jersey-Sandford Redevelopment Plan – and won.

This is the power of community organizing.
February 20, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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The cost of groceries and shelter have both risen by over 30% since 2020.

www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/b...
The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy
A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy.
www.cnbc.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Republicans in Washington would rather shut down agencies like the TSA and FEMA than pass commonsense reforms to rein in ICE’s abuses.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...
Partial government shutdown continues as lawmakers remain deadlocked over DHS
The partial government shutdown continued Tuesday. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding and oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. Erica Brown reports.
www.cbsnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
2025 had weaker job numbers than economists previously thought.

Donald Trump’s economy is a failure. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/b...
Job Growth Was Overstated, New Data Shows
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Prices just keep getting higher.

Our government isn’t working for us. www.wsj.com/business/pri...
The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again.
Higher tariffs, labor and health-insurance costs have pushed many businesses to raise prices for consumers.
www.wsj.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Electricity prices are rising at DOUBLE the rate of inflation.

We need a government that will stand up to the fossil fuel companies, big utility monopolies, and tech giants that are driving costs through the roof. www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/e...
Electricity prices rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead, analysts say
The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections this November.
www.cnbc.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Housing is unaffordable, Republicans in Washington are doing nothing, and the whole economy is suffering.
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/j...
Realtors report a 'new housing crisis' as January home sales tank more than 8%
Home sales in January fell more than expected as mortgage rates didn't move much and consumer confidence dropped.
www.cnbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Immigrants are our neighbors, friends, family members, business owners, teachers, and essential workers.

This Valentine’s Day, we must take action to stand up for them and ensure they are treated with humanity and dignity. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants
February 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The SAVE Act would make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote.

Tell your congresspeople to STOP the SAVE Act.
The SAVE Act could block 69 MILLION women from voting.

The bill would require people to show a birth certificate or passport to register to vote.

This would threaten the vote of millions of women who changed their last name after marriage.

This is a voter suppression bill.
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Celebrating Valentine’s Day will be more expensive this year because of Donald Trump’s policies. abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...
Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs, officials say
The magic behind millions of romantic Valentines Day bouquets happens in a cargo warehouse at a South Florida airport
abcnews.go.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Republicans are spending billions of dollars on ICE to terrorize our communities while cutting billions from things that help Americans get by, like health care and food assistance in Medicaid and SNAP. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
The Minnesotans trapped at home, too terrified of ICE to go outside: ‘Our house is like a jail’
The surge of federal immigration agents has forced many families to remain inside for weeks, living in fear of roving ICE patrols snatching people off the street
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The most important things in life are free.
February 8, 2026 at 9:38 PM
We can’t forget that this happened because Trump and Republicans in Congress tripled ICE’s budget by taking away your health care in Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” Bill. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Fear of ICE is driving patients away from medical care
Health workers say many patients aren't coming in for necessary care out of fear they'll be detained by federal agents.
www.axios.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
If you stood up in protest, thank you.

If you called your senators, thank you.

If you made some noise and got in some good trouble, thank you. Let's keep showing up.
February 1, 2026 at 7:44 PM
National Shutdown, Friday, January 30th.

Join marches.

No work. No school. Don’t shop.
January 29, 2026 at 9:02 PM
People are struggling to afford food, doctor visits, and rent, and Trump is more focused on covering up the deadly consequences of his military takeover of American cities. abcnews.go.com/Business/gro...
Grocery price inflation is picking up, defying Trump's claims. Here's why.
Food prices are rising at their fastest monthly pace since 2022, data showed.
abcnews.go.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:46 PM
We’re horrified and saddened by the violent acts carried out by federal agents in Minnesota this weekend – and the Trump Administration’s attempts to justify it.

Trump’s ICE and CBP agents are taking over American cities — murdering citizens, kidnapping children, and making communities less safe.
January 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM
We’re not looking away. We’re not distracted. We’re not accepting the unacceptable.

We see exactly what ICE and this administration are up to.
January 25, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Follow the money. The recent actions of ICE are no different.

You can directly trace new ICE funding in Republicans' so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' to what's playing out across America right now.
January 24, 2026 at 5:48 PM
DOGE accessed our private Social Security data to try to overturn elections.

The Trump Administration is corrupt.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump administration admits DOGE accessed personal Social Security data
A DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states, according to a new court filing.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Republicans are looking at cutting off federal funding for Democratic-led states.

Our government shouldn’t be in the business of punishing people for how they vote.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump budget office orders review of funds to Democratic-controlled states
President Donald Trump said his administration would cut off federal resources to “sanctuary cities” on Feb. 1.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani gets it.

Let's ask young voters what they want to see and treat them with the respect they deserve.
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM
We shall overcome because the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice.
January 18, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Is the economy better than ever, as Trump claims? No.

Will any Republicans hold him accountable for it? Also no.
January 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Trump flipped off Michigan workers yesterday.

Actually gave them the finger.

Cool cool cool. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler
A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing “f--- you” and raising his middle finger toward a line worker shouting at him inside the Ford factory.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:21 AM