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Kennedy Center begins to remove Trump's name, CA city bans data centers, and more!

June 05, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! The Kennedy Center has begun removing Donald Trump’s name from its signage and official materials after a federal judge ruled that the institution could not be renamed without congressional approval — a major victory for the rule of law!

There’s more good news to end the week: voters in California made history by becoming the first community in the nation to permanently ban data centers through a ballot initiative, New York Democrats are taking steps to strengthen their future electoral prospects, and Virginia is making voter registration easier for college students.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

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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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