The Smile: 7/16

 

Hi friend, Happy Wednesday! A Seattle judge just ruled that refugees from Trump’s travel ban countries must be allowed to enter the U.S., delivering a huge win for compassion and justice. ✍️ Add your name to applaud this powerful stand for refugee rights! SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN OTHERS SHARING SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS! And in more good news: Democrats are uniting to fight Texas’s voter suppression scheme, bipartisan lawmakers are working to protect migrant workers, and Mayor Karen Bass just signed a directive to support immigrant communities in Los Angeles. Plus, James Gunn’s Superman has inspired a 500% surge in dog adoptions! Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Refugees from travel ban countries must be allowed to enter US, Seattle judge rules Poll Shows Musk’s ‘America Party’ Is a Threat to Trump Bipartisan duo introduces bill to give some migrant workers protected status amid Trump's crackdown James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Leads to More Than 500% Surge in Dog Adoption Interest, Thanks to Krypto Dems to Fight Texas’ ‘Illegal, Unconstitutional and Egregious Effort to Rig the Elections’ Court blocks Trump administration from ending deportation protections for Afghans for now Former Jan. 6 committee lawyer launches Democratic bid for Congress in a Florida district Trump won Spanberger raises $10.2 million in second quarter in Virginia governors race Democrats demand Pam Bondi and Kash Patel be summoned for Epstein hearing Mayor Karen Bass signs executive directive in support of immigrant communities Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Thomas M., who shared this pretty photo of flowers! 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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