No one wants their local school to close - least of all students and parents. It can be hard to avoid and a number of Oregon school districts are considering school closures. But there are some ways school districts can approach this process that may be better received than in others.

Text SIGN PMSOJR to 50409 — The Insurrection Act of 1807 grants the president sweeping and unchecked authority to deploy military forces domestically under circumstances defined subjectively. While conceived to address exigent circumstances, the law's overbreadth and lack of meaningful constraints risk its abuse as an instrument of authoritarian governance. Should the president invoke this antiquated statute to pursue controversial policy aims under the guise of restoring order, it would mark an alarming expansion of executive power at the expense of constitutional checks and balances. The court must act decisively to safeguard civil liberties and uphold the rule of law by reviewing the constitutional boundaries of the president's authority under the Insurrection Act and ensuring its lawful application in exceedingly rare situations of genuine insurrection or violence beyond a state's control. Protecting against the Act's misuse to suppress dissent or circumvent normal legislative processes is imperative to preserving our democratic system of government.

Text SIGN PNXLGN to 50409 — The Trump administration's assault on programs serving children is a grave injustice that demands immediate action from Congress. Vital funding has been illegally stripped away, jeopardizing the wellbeing of millions of vulnerable young Americans. Slashing budgets for initiatives like Head Start preschools, child protective services, and programs combating child exploitation and youth violence is an unconscionable dereliction of duty. Dismantling the very infrastructure designed to safeguard our nation's youth from harm is an outrage that cannot be tolerated. Equally alarming are the CDC staff cuts which have crippled vital community outreach efforts promoting childhood vaccinations. Leaving families unaware of the importance of routine immunizations poses a severe public health risk. This reckless defunding represents an existential threat to an entire generation. Failing to reinstate this funding posthaste would be an unforgivable moral failing with catastrophic long-term consequences for society. The wellbeing and future prospects of America's children are not negotiable. Congress must immediately restore all illegally rescinded funding impacting youth programs and services. The very soul of the nation depends upon prioritizing the most vulnerable among us. Reinstate this funding now before further irreparable harm is inflicted.