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Happy Tuesday! Democrats are stepping up to fight back against a wave of GOP gerrymandering, launching a new effort in New York to protect fair maps and ensure voters — not politicians — decide elections.

👏 Applaud this push to defend voting rights and fair representation.

There’s more momentum today: people are speaking out against billionaire influence, courts are weighing critical rights, and communities across the country are organizing for accountability and change.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Democrats launch New York counteroffensive following flood of GOP gerrymanders

Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change

Miracle baby born twice

‘We’re a perfect example of being lied to’: Democrats vie to flip Ohio in a battle for trust

Together, We Beat Bezos

“Everybody Is Fighting”: Senate GOP Freaks Out Over State of the House

A ‘Ball Without Billionaires’ Kicks Off the First Monday in May

Most Americans say Trump is mentally, physically unfit to serve effectively: Poll

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice

Met Gala faces protests, calls for boycotts over Jeff Bezos

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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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