Big Wins & Bold Pushback: June’s Best News

Hi friend,

June brought the heat! Across the country, judges, lawmakers, governors, and millions of everyday Americans pushed back against Trump and made strides towards real change. 

From defending education and medical research to standing up for democracy and immigrant rights, this month delivered major wins for progress, justice, and power.

Here’s a look at what was accomplished in June! 💛

Trump cannot proceed with gutting US Education Department, court rules

Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump administration from cutting off Harvard’s ability to host foreign students

House Democratic veterans back moves to limit Trump’s military authority

Democratic governors slam Trump’s military deployment in California as ‘flagrant abuse of power’

Federal judge strikes down Trump cuts to NIH medical research grants linked to diversity, gender

California sues Trump administration for deploying National Guard to Los Angeles: "Unprecedented power grab"

Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came

No matter what month it is, we are always happy to provide a light in the news cycle!

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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