The Smile: 5/13

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It’s encouraging to see institutions and individuals standing tall! Harvard just made it clear they won’t cave to pressure to abandon their core academic and civil rights principles in response to demands from the Department of Education — and we’re proud to stand with them.

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From young graduates to fired-up Democratic conventions, people everywhere are showing that courage, action, and community are alive and well in our democracy.

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Harvard says it won't abandon 'core' principles to meet Education Department demands

Walz speaking at Democratic conventions in South Carolina, California

Peoria teen prodigy graduates from ASU, aims for law school next

Virginia Republicans are reeling — and they have no one to blame but themselves

We Have More Power Than Trump Wants Us To Believe — Here’s What You Can Do

Clemson president gets 'joyful tackle' from graduating daughter

Democrats push Pepsi to prove it doesn't offer sweetheart pricing to big retailers

Nearly 450 bands play for large crowds at 14th annual Somerville Porchfest despite rain

A New Jersey mayor’s arrest at ICE facility fires up Democrats from New York to Chicago

House Democrat demands ethics review of Qatari jet gift to Trump

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