Dismantling Broken Systems: This Week's Biggest Wins

Federal Case Dropped Against Woman Who Threatened Trump: Justice Department prosecutors have dropped federal charges against Nathalie Rose Jones, who was accused of threatening to kill Trump on social media and during Secret Service interviews. A grand jury refused to indict her, with her attorney arguing the statements were protected by First Amendment rights - marking yet another self-inflicted setback for Trump's law enforcement surge. 

Appeals Court Upholds $83.3M Carroll Defamation Award: A federal appeals court has upheld the $83.3 million defamation judgment against Trump for his repeated attacks on E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault. The court called Trump's conduct "remarkably high, perhaps unprecedented" in its reprehensibility, noting Carroll faced hundreds of death threats due to his statements. 

Nepal Appoints First Woman Prime Minister: Nepal's President Ram Chandra Poudel has appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister - making her the first woman to lead Nepal. Known for her fierce anti-corruption stance, Karki was sworn in Friday as parliament was dissolved after days of unrest sparked by social media bans and grievances about political nepotism. This shows how raging against corrupt systems can topple governments and create space for women leaders. Seems like other nations could learn a thing or two from Nepal?

NRA Opposes Transgender Gun Ban Proposal: The National Rifle Association has publicly opposed Justice Department discussions about banning transgender Americans from owning firearms, stating they support Second Amendment rights for "all law-abiding Americans." The proposal emerged after reports that DOJ leadership is considering using rulemaking authority to declare transgender people mentally ill and strip their gun rights. Even the NRA believes in trans rights, imagine that?

New Mexico Becomes First State to Offer Universal Child Care: New Mexico has made history as the first state to guarantee free, universal child care for all families regardless of income, with the program launching November 1st and expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is requesting an additional $120 million in funding to support this groundbreaking initiative. It's proof that when women lead, we get policies that actually support families, showing other states what's possible.

Black Women with Disabilities Turn to Self-Employment: New research reveals that nearly 44% of Black women with disabilities are choosing self-employment. The trend comes as Black women face rising unemployment rates, with researchers suggesting self-employment helps overcome barriers to traditional leadership roles. When traditional systems crumble, marginalized communities are creating their own paths to financial freedom.

Jonathan Bailey Steps Away from Acting: Jonathan Bailey, known for roles in Bridgerton and Wicked, is taking a break from acting to focus full-time on his LGBTQ+ charity, The Shameless Fund. The organization raises money to support queer nonprofits globally, and Bailey wants to focus on staffing and expanding their grant programs. Successful queer artists are using their platforms to directly fund grassroots activism - proving that real change happens when we invest in our own communities.

Ayo Edebiri Says Black Lives Matter is Not Done: Journalist Federica Polidoro asked Andrew Garfield and Julia Roberts about what Hollywood would look like after Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements were "done," while excluding Black actress Ayo Edebiri from the question. Edebiri gracefully pushed back, stating that BLM is "not done at all", emphasizing "work is being done by activists, by people every day. Work that's not finished, that's really active for a reason, because this world is really charged." Her response perfectly demonstrates how Black women continue to lead the fight for justice - refusing to let anyone declare their movements over while there's still so much work to be done.

Africa Launches Independent Internet Network: Africa has activated its own Continental Internet Exchange (CIX), creating the first continent-wide digital infrastructure independent of Western tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. The network includes over 100,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables, 47 major data centers, and a new African Digital Protocol that prioritizes African languages and perspectives over Western algorithms. This represents a massive shift away from digital colonialism, showing how entire continents can reclaim technological sovereignty and center their own voices.

Can you feel it? The same energy that's having you reassess your personal relationships, career moves, and life choices is also dismantling broken systems globally. Students are refusing to accept gun violence as normal, and entire continents are reclaiming digital sovereignty, showing us what happens when collective awakening meets aligned action. 

So as this Virgo season continues, ask yourself: What old patterns are you finally ready to release? What new reality are you being called to create?