The Smile: 6/23

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to create a massive voter database that would have pooled Americans’ Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information, delivering a major victory for voter privacy, civil liberties, and the protection of democratic rights.

👏 Applaud the advocates and organizations who fought to protect Americans’ personal information and voting rights!

There’s more good news today: a federal judge blocked politically motivated subpoenas targeting Minnesota leaders, Democratic-led states are rejecting Trump’s proposed “Great American State Fair,” and solar energy is now generating more electricity than coal nationwide for the first time.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge Halts Trump Voter Database That Pools Social Security Numbers

Democratic States Want No Part of Trump’s “Great American State Fair”

Climate activism is getting a glow-up on Pattie Gonia’s environmental drag tour

For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal

Dem governor signs parentage bill in big win for LGBTQ+ families: “Delaware has set an example”

Wisconsin Democrats continue to outpace GOP in fundraising

World Cup fans from around the world are wowed by United States

DOJ now 0-9 in voter roll cases after Trump-appointed judge tosses its Maryland demand

Wyndham Clark surprised by dad on 18th green after US Open win

Judge blocks subpoenas for Walz and others over Minnesota immigration crackdown

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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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