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We did it!! Thank you @coloradonewsline.com and @chasewoodruff.bsky.social for the story about our coalition turning in signatures to get the graduated income tax on the ballot! It will cut taxes for 97% of Coloradans and raise them for those making more. coloradonewsline.com/briefs/color...

Supporters of Colorado graduated income tax measure submit ​required number of petition signatures | Colorado NewslineAs a constitutional measure, the initiative needs the support of at least 2% of the registered voters in each of 35 state Senate districts.coloradonewsline.com

Urgent Need: In-Person Mam Interpreter in Phoenix We are seeking an in-person Mam interpreter in the Phoenix area for four asylum interviews during the last two weeks of August. If you are available or know someone who may be able to assist, please contact us at ctoroperez@firrp.org.

Have any of my friends here had a lift tube installed in their home? My wife and I are talking about having one of these residential home lifts installed in our home (we have a large second floor we would use a lot if not for the stairs). I'd love to hear others' experience with these.

WIRED has made this article free for all to read because it is primarily based on reporting from Freedom of Information Act requests. Read the full story: www.wired.com/story/ice-dn...

ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young ChildrenInternal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime are in an FBI criminal database forever.www.wired.com

"This document shows a coordinated effort from Flock Safety to compel law enforcement agencies to convince our elected leaders to represent their interests as a company rather than the interests of concerned citizens."

‘Own the Narrative’: Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech"This document shows a coordinated effort from Flock Safety to compel law enforcement agencies to convince our elected leaders to represent their interests as a company rather than the interests of concerned...www.404media.co

breathe Earliest harvest in 40 years

"Do you have any idea of what's happening inside? I have idea. You no have idea," Jeanette Vizguerra said.

Activist confronts lawyers for Aurora’s immigrant detention center after hearing to debate state lawPublic health and GEO Group lawyers trade legal arguments, but provide few answers about health and conditions for hundreds of detainees.www.cpr.org

Was in active fire territory earlier. One of the three fires in Spokane County is burning nearly 4k acres and swept through trails in Riverside State Park.

No, you’re not just wearing sunglasses: Wildfire smoke has tinted the Front Range sepia and aggravated lungs and noses.

Wildfire smoke from Utah brings haze to Denver and the Front RangeAnd tomorrow's cooler temperatures will only bring more smoke.denverite.com

NEW: Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the DOJ appears back on track after two Republican senators signed off a deal to end Trump's $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating the president’s allies. The caveat? The agreement left in place a provision protecting Trump and his family from IRS audits.

GOP senators sign off on corrupt immunity deal from IRS audits for Trump and sonsTodd Blanche appears to be on track to lead the DOJ after Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) agreed to the plan.www.democracydocket.com

Democracy works best when we show up together! This SATURDAY, join us for Unite & Rise for Voting Rights, a nationwide day of action honoring the anniversary of the VRA. Find an event near you: mobilize.us/lwv/map/

Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Wisconsin Rapids to convince residents to allow a real estate developer to build a data center in their town. Boos quickly rained down.

Eric Adams Is Selling Data Centers in Wisconsin NowThe former mayor had a wild weekend, and other links to start your day.hellgatenyc.com

If you want to know what the first public hearing ever in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court was like, it went *exactly* like @Lawfare's Peter Beck describes here. Standout dispatch: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/disp...

Dispatch: Setting Up Secret CourtsThe first public hearing of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court had its stumbles.www.lawfaremedia.org

🚨BREAKING: In a win for voters, a court blocked a USCIS policy banning pro-voting groups from helping new citizens register to vote at naturalization ceremonies. These groups have helped people register at ceremonies for years, which helps address low voter turnout amongst naturalized citizens.

NEW REPORT accuses the agency of “abusing” its power for policing—adding so many new DNA profiles it’s equivalent to more than 2,700 being added every day for an entire year. trib.al/UkglAss

Evergreen. newrepublic.com/post/213892/...

House Ethics Concludes Republican Rep. Persistently Harassed WomenThe House Ethics Committee recommended censure for Representative Chuck Edwards.newrepublic.com

“I am the lone wolf in the forest. I am the storm that crashes upon the shore. I am the lion that roars above the savannah” you are 45 and you need to work on your morning physical therapy routine

This picture captures both the devastation as well as the spirit of those affected by the wild fires in the Spokane area. #wa05

Plug into rural + small‑town organizing support: If you’re in a rural or small‑city context, Rural Privacy Network may have relevant tools or connections. ruralprivacy.org

"Flock cameras are just one part of a vast ecosystem," @lastweektonight.com's John Oliver warned his audience last night. "Check out resources like the EFF's Atlas of Surveillance, which catalogs each of the technologies used in your area." www.atlasofsurveillance.org/