The Smile: 04/22/2025

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There’s power in the pushback — and it’s working. A federal judge has officially extended the block on Elon Musk’s DOGE program from accessing Americans’ Social Security data, marking a major win for privacy and accountability.

Sign the petition to stand with the courts on protecting your data from DOGE overreach.

From Wyoming’s abortion access being restored to bipartisan calls for leadership changes, the tide is shifting. Every win, every act of courage, and every voice raised brings us closer to the future we believe in.

Let’s dive into some good news together. 💛

Federal Judge Extends Block on DOGE’s Access to Social Security Data

First House Republican calls for Pete Hegseth's ouster

How a 'book brigade' of 300 residents moved 9,100 books to a new storefront

House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar Ábrego García

Three months in, Trump's White House appears increasingly divided against itself

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from making changes to passport gender markers

'A fresh start': Vermont medical debt bill moves forward

Wyoming clinic resumes abortions after judge suspends state regulations

Neighbors run into burning trailer home to save woman during Amherst fire

Watch: ACLU attorney calls Trump administration's argument in deportation lawsuit "preposterous"

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