The Smile: 5/21

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! The officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 are fighting back against what they describe as “presidential corruption,” filing suit over a controversial $1.8 billion fund they say could reward those tied to the insurrection.

✊ Stand with them as they continue defending accountability, democracy, and the rule of law.

There’s more encouraging news today: voters are rallying for civil rights across the South, courts are protecting transparency and free expression, grassroots organizers are winning elections, and communities are showing the power of compassion, courage, and persistence.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

January 6 officers sue Trump over $1.8bn fund, alleging ‘presidential corruption’

Charles Booker wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Kentucky, will face Barr

Watch: Emotional father-daughter reunion at graduation

When she didn’t grow up seeing herself in books, she became the librarian she never had

Progressive Rabb wins 3rd District race with boosts from ‘the squad’ and local grassroots activism

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

White House must comply with Presidential Records Act, judge rules

Trump approval on the economy remains low

‘We will not go back to Jim Crow’: thousands of Mississippians rally for voting rights

Raskin introduces bill to block Trump’s $1.776B after GOP shoots down effort to subpoena Blanche

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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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