The Smile: 5/28

Hi friend, Here’s something worth applauding: NPR is taking a bold stand for press freedom by suing the Trump administration over its executive order to slash public media funding. Their lawsuit defends the essential role of independent journalism in our democracy and pushes back against political retaliation designed to silence the truth. Sign the petition to stand with NPR and protect public media - subscribe to join CIVIC SHOUT & participate in the SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS! In other hopeful news: A dangerous abortion pill ban just failed in Texas, a judge tore into the Trump administration for denying deportees due process, and young Democrats are stepping up to lead the party forward. There’s still so much good out there. Let’s dive into it together. 💛 NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut funding Extreme Texas Abortion Pill Bill, Seen as National Model, Fails to Advance Judge Rips Trump Administration Over Failure to Give Deportees Due Process Michigan woman celebrates wedding anniversary by winning $2M on scratch-off ticket Judge strikes down executive order targeting WilmerHale in latest blow to Trump’s retaliation against major law firms Watch: How young Democratic candidates are pushing to redefine the party’s future California gardeners plant native species in parks to prevent wildfire spread – in pictures Utah Study on Trans Youth Care Extremely Inconvenient for Politicians Who Ordered It Watch: 90-year-old great-grandmother earns associate art degree Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration action over congestion pricing Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Kristy M., who shared this cute photo of her bonded kitties! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄 Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day. In solidarity, Emily from The Smile P.S. Know someone who could use a dose of good news? Forward this email and encourage them to subscribe to The Smile. Let’s spread the positivity together. 🌟

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