The Smile: 3/26

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Happy Thursday! Progressive leaders are taking on Big Tech and putting people first, as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduce bold legislation to pause new AI datacenter construction and create long-overdue safeguards for workers, communities, and the environment.

✍️ Applaud this push for accountability and responsible innovation.

There’s more good news today: New Jersey is protecting civil liberties by banning masked ICE agents, courts are defending DACA recipients and exposing immigration abuses, and more!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Bernie Sanders and AOC introduce bill to pause building of new datacenters

New Jersey Becomes Third State to Ban ICE Agents From Wearing Masks

First Quantum Battery Prototype Marks Big Step for Technology Expected to Change the World

Republican Rep. Caught Admitting SAVE Act Is Bad for Married Women

Yep, a mom's COVID shot during pregnancy protects her baby, a large study finds

Judge orders Trump officials to return Daca recipient deported to Mexico

Environmental groups sue over Georgia Power’s energy expansion for data centers

Spectacular blue 'cavern creature' spotted on expedition. It's a new species

DOJ Forced to Admit ICE Lies About Immigration Court Arrests

California sues over Trump administration bid to restart offshore oil operation

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Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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