ICYMI: A big win for artistic freedom 🎭

Hi friend,

In case you missed it — a federal judge has struck down Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to censor the arts. His administration’s restrictions on National Endowment for the Arts grants would have silenced LGBTQ+ voices, punished artists, and forced cultural institutions to conform to a right-wing political agenda.

Judge William E. Smith’s ruling is a landmark victory for free expression. It reaffirms the First Amendment, upholds artistic freedom, and ensures organizations like Rhode Island Latino Arts and National Queer Theater can keep telling stories that matter.

✍️ Add your name to celebrate this win for artists, stand with the groups who fought back, and defend the right to create without fear of censorship.

Thank you for standing with us!

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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