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    Editor's Note: We recognize that things feel very heavy on a multitude of fronts right now, and we share that sentiment while keeping hope and community firmly in our hearts and in our mission. Thank you for your support, and for continuing to stand up for the protection of our shared public lands. Utah Delegation Targets Grand Staircase-Escalante Management Plan   As we reported last week, Utah’s congressional delegation is expected to introduce a “Joint Resolution” in Congress that, if passed, would undo the current management plan for  Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument . This would be a devastating blow to the monument and could turn it into a wildly different place: one where out-of-control off-road vehicle use, landscape-level clearcutting of native pinyon-juniper forests, and other extractive activities are all possible. We cannot let this happen. Enabling this resolution is a law known as the Congressional Review Act (CRA). Republicans in Congres...

  Hi friend, In a landmark victory for democracy and fair representation, Utah District Judge Dianna Gibson has struck down the Republican-drawn congressional map — ruling that it “unduly favors Republicans and disfavors Democrats.” Instead, Judge Gibson adopted a new map proposed by the League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government, restoring fairness by keeping Salt Lake County largely intact and giving Utahns across the political spectrum a real voice in Congress. For years, partisan politicians have carved up communities to cling to power — silencing voters and undermining democracy. But this ruling changes everything. It’s a resounding win for fairness, for accountability, and for every Utahn who believes elections should be decided by voters, not politicians. ✍️  Add your name to applaud Judge Dianna Gibson and the citizens of Utah for defending fair maps, protecting democracy, and standing up to partisan gerrymandering. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN WITH...

  It's  O ur  D emocracy! Tropical Storm Ian poised to become Category 4 hurricane, heading toward Florida Today's Top Stories: Rudy Giuliani grovels to judge after being ordered to pay third ex-wife $225,000 or face jail time The once respectable human told the judge, “I do owe her money but I don’t owe her $260,000.... I’m being sued in ten different cases. I’m getting ready for two massive hearings.... I don’t know how to emphasize to you the pressures.” THIS DEFINES GHOULiani:  Take Action:  Indict Rudy Giuliani! VIDEO OF THE DAY:  Pete Buttigieg brings the house down with epic interview response In these dangerously divisive times, the transportation secretary continues to believe that people can be brought back to sensible political views, and he's winning folks over with his approach. Doctors. Teachers. Women. LGBT+ kids. The GOP is waging culture war against all of them, and we can’t let them win Swing State Victory Project:  Republica...