CURE News Digest: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Cinco de Mayo

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Today is Cinco de Mayo!

5-5-26  History.com

“Cinco de Mayo” by History.com Editors

https://www.history.com/articles/cinco-de-mayo

Telnaes definitely got this one right!

5-5-26  Open Windows - Ann Telnaes

“Lead sponsors and honorary chairs of the Met Gala” by Ann Telnaes (editorial cartoonist)

https://anntelnaes.substack.com/p/lead-sponsors-and-honorary-chairs

Here’s the actual picture; is she real or AI?

5-4-26  Robert Reich substack

“Tonight’s Bezos Ball”  by Robert Reich

https://robertreich.substack.com/p/tonights-bezos-ball

At the very least, don’t we need some nominal AI regulations?

5-5-26  Robert Reich substack

“The AI Job Apocalypse Is Already Happening” by Robert Reich

https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-can-the-stock-market-be-soaring

Most people have known this for years.

5-5-26  Letters from an American

“May 4, 2026” by Heather Cox Richardson

Richardson states, “According to a new Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll, fifty-nine percent of Americans believe President Donald J. Trump does not have the mental sharpness necessary to lead the country. Fifty-five percent think he does not have the physical health to serve as president. Fifty-four percent say they don’t think Trump is a strong leader. Sixty-seven percent think Trump doesn’t carefully consider important decisions.”

https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/may-4-2026

And the corruption continues.

“Trump’s $166 Billion Corporate Enrichment Scam” by Tim Dickinson

https://www.contrariannews.org/p/trumps-166-billion-corporate-enrichment

We need to keep up the resistance!  Here's 10 tips from Virginia’s grassroots efforts.

5-4-26  The Grassroots Connector

“What Makes the Grassroots So Powerful?” by Finale Norton

https://grassrootsconnector.substack.com/p/what-makes-the-grassroots-so-powerful

“Don't mistake politeness for lack of strength.”

~Sonia Sotomayor, Latina associate justice of the Supreme Court (2009-present)