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Welcome to the week.

We’re one week out from the US election, and stress levels are at an all time high.

Take a few breaths, remember what we’re fighting for and what we’re capable of, then grab a handful of Halloween candy and let’s get to the rest of the (mostly not election related) news.

This week:

  • ⚡️Voting for PUCs

  • 💊Free birth control

  • 🐟️ Farmed fish

  • 🤖 AI watermarks

  • And more

Take care of yourselves,

— Willow

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