The Smile: 5/1

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! Democrats are stepping up across the country to fight back after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act — taking action to protect fair elections, defend representation, and ensure every voice is heard.

✊ Stand with them in the fight for voting rights and a stronger democracy.

There’s more good news today: states are advancing protections against harmful tech, lawmakers are pushing forward LGBTQ+ rights, and communities are coming together in powerful and inspiring ways.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

How Democrats are fighting back after Callais

Minnesota passes the nation’s first ban on ‘nudification’ apps

Elon Musk Demolishes His Own Case Against OpenAI as He Takes the Stand

New York officials return more than 650 antiquities valued at $14m to India

RFK Jr. Has Met His Match in This California Congressional Hopeful

‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Jamie Ding Calls Out ICE After 31-Game Winning Streak Ends: ‘The Government Is Going After Immigrants in a Way Unlike Anything We’ve Seen’

Six transgender residents sue Idaho over strict new bathroom ban

Pennsylvania House passes LGBTQ+ discrimination protections despite GOP outrage

Dog finds forever home after Eaton Fire

Senate bans members from trading on prediction markets

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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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