The Smile: 6/16

 

Hi friend, Happy Monday! Last Saturday, millions of people across the country marched in powerful “No Kings” protests against Trump’s authoritarian overreach and in defense of democracy. 👉 Add your name to stand with the protesters demanding justice, freedom, and accountability! SUBSCRIBE TO ADD YOUR NAME & RECEIVE SINGLE-CLICK CIVIC SHOUT PETITIONS! In other news: Democrats are pushing back against cuts to Medicaid, Republicans are bailing on Trump’s parade, and Governor Gavin Newsom is winning praise for standing firm in California.  Momentum is building — and it’s powered by people like you. 💛 Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came Texas' Largest Newspaper Trashes Greg Abbott Protest Move: 'Expect Better' Farmer plants millions of wheat seeds to surprise wife for 20th anniversary Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to challenge $5 million E. Jean Carroll judgment Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Anti-Voting Decree, Says it Would Likely Disenfranchise Voters Covid vaccination protects against severe kidney damage, study suggests Democrats make a mark in their pushback to Trump Trump job approval at 38 percent in new survey Van Hollen, other Dems push legislation to boost Medicaid and counter Trump cuts Republicans Reveal Their Excuses to be Anywhere But Trump’s Birthday Parade Newsom becomes a fighter, and Democrats beyond California are cheering Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Sue H., who shared this beautiful photo of a sunset from Lincoln City, Oregon! 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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