The Smile: 6/13

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Happy Friday! A Wisconsin watchdog group just sued Elon Musk, accusing him of illegally bribing voters with million-dollar giveaways during a recent state Supreme Court election. It’s a bold stand to defend democracy from billionaire interference—and we’re here for it.

👉 Add your name to applaud this lawsuit and demand accountability from those trying to buy political power.

Meanwhile, Democratic governors are standing strong against Trump’s military deployment in California, calling it a "flagrant abuse of power." And drag artists crashed Trump’s first Kennedy Center show!

Real progress is happening—and it’s powered by people like you. 💛

Democratic governors slam Trump’s military deployment in California as ‘flagrant abuse of power’

Judge rules Trump administration cannot continue to detain Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research

Dem lawmaker grills Hegseth over troop presence in L.A.: ‘Another B.S. answer’

Illinois legislators strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Is Underwater on Every Issue

Drag artists who crashed Donald Trump's first Kennedy Center show want him to know: 'You can’t erase us'

Critically endangered tortoise hatches for first time ever at Denver Zoo

Bernie Sanders taking ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour back on the road

Wisconsin group sues Elon Musk, alleging million-dollar check giveaways were voter bribes

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