The Smile: 6/13

 

Hi friend, Happy Friday! A Wisconsin watchdog group just sued Elon Musk, accusing him of illegally bribing voters with million-dollar giveaways during a recent state Supreme Court election. It’s a bold stand to defend democracy from billionaire interference—and we’re here for it. 👉 Add your name to applaud this lawsuit and demand accountability from those trying to buy political power - SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE CIVIC SHOUT SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS! Meanwhile, Democratic governors are standing strong against Trump’s military deployment in California, calling it a "flagrant abuse of power." And drag artists crashed Trump’s first Kennedy Center show! Real progress is happening—and it’s powered by people like you. 💛 Democratic governors slam Trump’s military deployment in California as ‘flagrant abuse of power’ Judge rules Trump administration cannot continue to detain Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research Dem lawmaker grills Hegseth over troop presence in L.A.: ‘Another B.S. answer’ Illinois legislators strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors Donald Trump's Approval Rating Is Underwater on Every Issue Drag artists who crashed Donald Trump's first Kennedy Center show want him to know: 'You can’t erase us' Critically endangered tortoise hatches for first time ever at Denver Zoo Bernie Sanders taking ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour back on the road Wisconsin group sues Elon Musk, alleging million-dollar check giveaways were voter bribes Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Carol S., who shared this cute photo of her cat watching the movie “Flow”! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄 Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day. In solidarity, Emily from The Smile P.S. Know someone who could use a dose of good news? Forward this email and encourage them to subscribe to The Smile. Let’s spread the positivity together. 🌟

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