The Smile: 5/9

 

Hi friend, We’re closing the week with reminders that hope is alive and well — in the courtroom, on the campaign trail, and across our communities. Senate Democrats are calling for a full hearing on Trump’s deportation policies, demanding transparency and accountability in the face of fear-driven actions. Add your name to support them - SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS FROM CIVIC SHOUT! Meanwhile, pride flags are flying high as Salt Lake City and Boise officially adopted them as city emblems — a bold stand for inclusion in defiance of flag bans. And in Las Vegas, a mass shooting survivor honored each life lost by running 58 marathons. Let’s dive in and carry that energy into the weekend. Senate Democrats demand hearing on Trump deportations JD Vance's Half Brother Gets Only 13% of Vote in Cincinnati Mayor Primary Las Vegas mass shooting survivor runs 58 marathons in honor of the 58 people killed Released Palestinian student helps launch immigrant legal aid initiative in Vermont Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting flag ban laws Linda McMahon’s unhinged letter should only strengthen Harvard’s resistance Republicans fall further apart on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ Pasco County Mosquito Control District launches new technique to combat spread of mosquito-borne illness Bernie Sanders partners with Run for Something to aid new progressive candidates Judge blocks Trump admin from pulling San Francisco housing funds over anti-DEI rules Today’s user-submitted photo was sent in by Kathleen G. who shared this pretty photo of icicles. 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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