ICYMI: Court Blocks Trump’s Attack on Voice of America

Hi friend,

In case you missed it: a federal judge has delivered a major victory for truth and accountability by blocking Donald Trump’s unlawful plan to gut the Voice of America.

Judge Royce Lamberth’s ruling halts 532 devastating job cuts, protects VOA’s mission, and ensures that millions around the world will continue to have access to fact-based, independent reporting.

For more than 80 years, VOA has been a lifeline of truth — from countering Nazi propaganda during WWII to standing strong against today’s disinformation campaigns. This ruling is about more than one newsroom. It’s about defending workers, safeguarding free expression, and ensuring that America’s voice abroad is rooted in truth, not partisan politics.

✍️ Add your name to celebrate this ruling, stand with VOA journalists, and protect the essential role of a free press in democracy!

Thank you for standing with us!

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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