03/16/2026
Happy , unhinged mental health memes every Monday
Things to care about in the U.S. this week:
1. Missouri lawmakers passed a bill allowing pregnant people to finalize divorces, removing a long-standing rule that previously prevented courts from granting divorces during pregnancy. (KCUR)
2. Explosive devices were thrown into a protest crowd outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence during an anti-Muslim demonstration. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of domestic terrorism. (NPR)
3. The Department of Justice released thousands of additional Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, including previously withheld pages tied to historical allegations. (NPR)
4. Communities across the U.S. are creating informal safe-house networks to shelter immigrants from ICE raids as deportation enforcement intensifies. (NYT)
5. Israel struck Iranian energy infrastructure, escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising concerns about broader regional conflict involving the U.S. (Washington Post)
6. The White House declined to rule out military escalation with Iran, including the possibility of sending troops if tensions continue to rise. (Reuters)
7. A global Ipsos survey found nearly one-third of Gen Z men believe wives should obey their husbands, highlighting a growing generational divide on gender equality. (BBC)
8. A political art installation depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein appeared near the U.S. Capitol, drawing attention to their documented past association. Photo on slide 11. (HuffPost)
9. Some Americans may now qualify for Canadian citizenship through expanded “citizenship by descent” rules, sparking renewed interest in dual nationality. (CBC)
10. Political betting markets show rising speculation around the 2028 presidential race, with figures like JD Vance, Gavin Newsom, and Marco Rubio emerging as early contenders. (Politico)
