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Morning Digest: Conservatives qualify two anti-trans ballot measures in Colorado

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  Forwarded this email?  Subscribe here  for more In recent years, we’ve frequently seen ballot initiatives used to expand our rights, in areas ranging from abortion to paid medical leave. But initiatives can also be used to take  away  rights at the ballot box. That’s what our lead item today is focused on. It’s a dismaying story for anyone concerned about the most vulnerable among us, but that’s precisely why we’re compelled to shine a spotlight on it. At The Downballot, we’ve never shied away from writing about hard topics. It’s our mission to inform our readers about elections at every level of the ballot, whether the news is good or bad—especially when a race isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Quite simply, that’s how we help people fight to protect the rights of all Americans. If you appreciate our commitment to lifting up stories like these, then we hope you’ll consider becoming a paid subscriber to support our efforts. Support The Downballot's uniq...

RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/19/26

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  MeidasTouch 6.15M subscribers Streamed live 2 hours ago The MeidasTouch Podcast On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we break down the dangerous escalation of Trump’s war after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes hit a major Iranian gas field—strikes his own administration initially confirmed, only for Trump to later deny responsibility as Iran retaliates and the crisis spirals. We cover the explosive hearings where Trump’s intelligence officials are grilled over shifting narratives and lies, the stunning rebuke from U.S. allies who are refusing to back his reckless actions, and the deeply disturbing Oval Office meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister that’s raising alarms worldwide. Plus, the latest updates on Trump and the Epstein scandal as the White House and Republicans do everything in its power to cover it up. It’s another chaotic, high-stakes moment with global consequences—and Ben, Brett, and Jordy unpack all of it and more. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplu...