The Smile: 7/14

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Happy Monday! A federal judge just issued a powerful order protecting journalists from police violence during protests. This ruling sends a clear message: our rights matter!

✍️ Add your name to applaud Judge Vera’s stand for press freedom!

And in more good news: Jon Ossoff’s Senate campaign is surging with over $10M raised, Maine’s Supreme Court shut down a right-wing attempt to gut voting rights, and Baltimore’s mayor is working to keep kids safe this summer!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Federal judge orders stop to indiscriminate immigration raids in Los Angeles

Ossoff rakes in more than $10M in latest Georgia Senate fundraising haul

Watch: Baltimore mayor continues ‘Safe Summer’ program

Trump loses appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse, defamation verdict

Democrat Ro Khanna Demands Vote To Release Full Jeffrey Epstein Files

Maine Supreme Court Shuts Down Right-Wing Rewrite of Anti-Voting Initiative

US judge stands by move to block cutting off of Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding

Downtown Denver farm feeds families, and a nonprofit's budget

Trump Gets 'Ratioed' on Truth Social for First Time Amid Epstein Backlash

Judge rules Los Angeles police can't use nonlethal weapons against journalists

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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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