The Smile: 6/12

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! Democrats have unveiled a new plan to protect elections from voter suppression, election disinformation, and AI-generated deception, taking aim at ongoing attacks on voting rights.

👏 Applaud these efforts to safeguard democracy, defend election workers, and ensure every eligible voter can cast a ballot free from intimidation, misinformation, and political interference.

There’s more good news today: solar energy is outpacing coal in the United States for the first time ever, courts are moving quickly to review challenges to restrictions on mail-in voting, and advocates continue fighting to protect reproductive freedom.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Exclusive: Democrats unveil plan to protect elections from Trump, AI

Giant Inflatable Effigy of Elon Musk Unveiled in Times Square to Protest Grok

She broke barriers as a priest. She spends retirement organizing against ‘Christofascism.’

In the United States, Solar Energy is Outpacing Coal for the First Time Ever

Carmelo the super fan has his dream come true

In hopeful sign for mail-in voting, court fast tracks bid to block Trump order

Trump Gets Birthday Surprise With “8647” Message on National Mall

Planned Parenthood affiliate sues Alaska over telehealth abortion ban

Meet Splash, a furry detective solving underwater mysteries

Seattle passes one-year data center moratorium

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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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