The Smile: 6/16

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! Last Saturday, millions of people across the country marched in powerful “No Kings” protests against Trump’s authoritarian overreach and in defense of democracy.

👉 Add your name to stand with the protesters demanding justice, freedom, and accountability!

In other news: Democrats are pushing back against cuts to Medicaid, Republicans are bailing on Trump’s parade, and Governor Gavin Newsom is winning praise for standing firm in California. 

Momentum is building — and it’s powered by people like you. 💛

Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came

Texas' Largest Newspaper Trashes Greg Abbott Protest Move: 'Expect Better'

Farmer plants millions of wheat seeds to surprise wife for 20th anniversary

Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to challenge $5 million E. Jean Carroll judgment

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Anti-Voting Decree, Says it Would Likely Disenfranchise Voters

Covid vaccination protects against severe kidney damage, study suggests

Democrats make a mark in their pushback to Trump

Trump job approval at 38 percent in new survey

Van Hollen, other Dems push legislation to boost Medicaid and counter Trump cuts

Republicans Reveal Their Excuses to be Anywhere But Trump’s Birthday Parade

Newsom becomes a fighter, and Democrats beyond California are cheering

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Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

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Emily from The Smile

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