Good morning! ☁️ Today, a documentary explores writer and activist Helen Keller’s socialism, thoughts on how creativity can help the census, and 217 new emojis are on their way.

And pro tip, if you’re a Studio Ghibli fan (like half the planet) then check out the beautiful digital wallpapers and other freebies they’ve shared.

In August, the U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to end counting efforts for the 2020 Census on September 30, a full month sooner than previously scheduled.

The accelerated timeline effectively guarantees undercounting that will skew political representation, government funding, and essential services for the next 10 years. Lane Harwell and Erika Wood join leaders in philanthropy who are asking for a re-extension of the deadline, and stress the importance of creativity in driving participation:

Last week, 217 new emoji were announced, due to debut on devices in 2021. Still no “flaming dumpster” emoji to convey our current reality, though.

Ousted Director of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Nathalie Bondil, is suing its board for defamation, claiming $1.5 million in punitive and moral damages.