The Smile: 6/12

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! Democrats in Congress just introduced a groundbreaking bill to safeguard reproductive health data—from period tracking apps to online searches for abortion access. As states criminalize care and surveillance expands, this bill is a crucial step toward privacy and safety for millions.

👉 Add your name to support the “My Body, My Data” bill and protect reproductive freedom in the digital age.

Also in the news: nationwide protests are building against Trump’s military parade, a California family is reunited with a long-lost photo album, and CDC layoffs are reversed, rehiring hundreds.

Progress and pushback—let’s keep pushing forward. 💛

Democrats introduce bill that aims to protect reproductive health data

Nationwide protests loom over Trump's upcoming military parade

Watch: ‘I never had that help’: Deli owner rewards kids’ good grades

Trans rights are under attack. These trans elders say they ‘aren’t afraid’

California asks judge to ‘immediately’ block military from joining ICE raids

National Democrats target Republican Rep. Andy Ogles' seat

Trump’s approval numbers dip amid feud with Musk

CDC backtracks on layoffs, rehires more than 400 people

California family reunited with a century-old photo album that was found in a dumpster

Senate Democrats spar with Hegseth over legality of Los Angeles deployments

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Emily from The Smile

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