The Picnic Dispatch
Stories, tactics & field notes from the movement.
Long-form writing on impeachment, organizing, and the Summer of ReLove — published automatically every two days, free, ad-free, no paywall.
Latest Dispatch · June 17, 2026
The Old Law That Could Put Troops in Your Town
As talk of using the Insurrection Act to quell dissent grows, understanding our rights in public spaces has never been more urgent—or more powerful.
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Jun 16, 2026
The Break-Glass Plan for the Presidency Nobody Wants to Use
The 25th Amendment is our government’s last resort for an unfit president, but what does it actually say, and why does it matter so much this summer?
Jun 16, 2026
Impeachment Isn’t a Fantasy. It’s a Job for the House to Do.
The calls for impeachment are getting louder, but it feels like a D.C. drama. Here’s why it’s not—and how our response begins in our own backyards, not the Capitol.
Jun 16, 2026
The Most Important Picnic in America Is Happening in Akron
A senior center cookout in Ohio holds the key to fighting political despair and rebuilding our democracy, one neighbor at a time.
Jun 16, 2026
Akron, Your Neighbors Are Already Throwing the Best Picnic of Summer
Dive into the spirit of community and connection in Akron, where one local network is showing us how easy and joyful it is to gather this summer.
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