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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The Smile: 5/26

 

Hi friend, Happy Monday! On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who gave everything in service to our country—and reflect on the freedoms and values we continue to fight for. And today, we’re celebrating a win that honors those values: A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to ban Harvard from enrolling international students. 👉 Add your name to thank the court for defending international students and standing up to executive overreach - subscribe to join with others & participate in SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS! From organizing to protect workers, to restoring justice for deported families, to uplifting communities nationwide—this long weekend is also a powerful reminder of the progress we’re making together. Let’s celebrate today’s good news. 💛 Federal judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard’s ability to enroll international students Dog rescued from Southeast DC house fire Republican-Appointed Judge Warns Trump Over 'Doubly' Violating Constitution Indivisible: the mass movement leading the progressive fight against Trump Judge orders Trump administration to pursue return of improperly deported Guatemalan man San Diego Humane Society employees dress up in bear costumes to care for cub Dems roll out ads hitting Republicans on Medicaid Montana Sued Over Law That Rejects Absentee Ballots for Minor Date Errors Temecula Valley woman becomes oldest Mt. San Jacinto College graduate at 90 years old Judge extends order preventing Trump administration from laying offs of thousands of federal workers Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Richard Y., who shared a photo of his kitten, Cee Cee! 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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The Smile: 5/23

 

Hi friend, Happy Friday! A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration from stripping legal status from international students. It’s a major win for fairness, due process, and the right to learn. Add your name to applaud this decision and stand with international students -SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS FROM CIVIC SHOUT! And that’s not all — the Supreme Court rejected a push for publicly funded religious charter schools in Oklahoma, and California is suing to protect clean air in the face of Trump’s latest anti-environment order. Progress is happening — and we’re here to celebrate every bit of it. 💛 Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students’ legal status Democratic groups launch $14 million investment ahead of 2026 House races Divided Supreme Court rejects public religious charter school in Oklahoma Hundreds head to Westerly as Mystic Aquarium releases 6 rescued and rehabilitated seals JD Vance didn’t vote for his half-brother in Cincinnati’s mayoral primary despite posting endorsement Thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck have been adopted Judge criticizes DOJ for ‘worrisome’ and ‘embarrassing’ blunders in arrest of New Jersey mayor at ICE facility Undaunted by Attacks, Online Educator Ms. Rachel Elevates Stories of Gaza's Children Man’s best friend takes on new role helping veterans and active-duty military California to sue Trump administration over ‘shortsighted’ and ‘illegal’ attempt to upend state’s emissions standards Today’s photo comes from me since it’s my birthday tomorrow! 🎂 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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The Smile: 5/21

 

Hi friend, Here’s something worth applauding: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced a bill to ban the use of foreign aircraft as Air Force One — a direct response to President Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million luxury plane from Qatar. This bold move defends national security and sends a clear message: the presidency is not for sale. Sign the petition to support the Presidential Airlift Security Act - SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN OTHERS & RECEIVE SINGLE CLICK PETITION  In other hopeful news: Washington state health advocates are suing to restore critical public health data erased by the Trump administration, families are reuniting with NICU heroes, and ordinary folks are rescuing lives and building community gardens in honor of legacy and love. There’s still so much good out there. Let’s dive into it together. 💛 US Senate Democratic leader proposes ban on foreign Air Force One planes Donald Trump pitch fails to move GOP holdouts on ‘big, beautiful bill’ Families reunite with NICU staff at first Our Lady of Lourdes reunion since COVID-19 Trump has wiped Elon Musk’s name from Truth Social as GOP insiders admit he’s ‘finished, done, gone’ On protecting classified information, Pete Hegseth picks a fight he can’t win She’s sowing the seeds of her father’s legacy by teaching her community to farm Ron DeSantis’s fall from grace: ‘He’s completely crashed to the ground’ Judge who previously fought for abortion rights wants to join Wisconsin Supreme Court Off-duty firefighter and fisherman rescue 3 women after car plunges into water in Massachusetts Washington state groups sue Trump administration over sweeping public health data erasures Today’s user-submitted photo was sent in by Dinah D., who shared the cutest photo of their dog, Miga! 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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