The Smile: 6/30

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! California Gov. Gavin Newsom just launched a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the network of knowingly spreading lies to serve Trump’s political agenda. It’s a bold move to hold media giants accountable — and it sends a clear message: truth still matters.

Add your name to applaud Gov. Newsom for standing up to right-wing misinformation and defending democratic values.

More good news: a federal judge has struck down yet another Trump executive order targeting law firms, cities are wrapping Pride Month with powerful celebrations, and the Senate has removed a massive public lands sell-off from Trump’s “megabill.”

Let’s get into the good news! 💛

California Gov. Newsom suing Fox News for $787 million for defamation

LGBTQ musician goes viral after playing protest song at ‘Hetero Awesome Fest’ in Idaho

Watch: High school graduate gets job offer while walking across stage to receive diploma

Senate removes provision that would sell off public lands from megabill

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

Dems Vow to Delay Megabill’s Passage By Reading the Whole Damn Thing Out Loud

Environmentalists Sue to Stop Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Deportation Center

Several Polls Show Trump’s Approval Rating Is Underwater by Double Digits

Kitties take center stage during annual Minneapolis cat tour

A fourth judge has blocked a Trump executive order targeting elite law firms

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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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