The Smile: 7/17

 

Hi friend, Happy Thursday! A coalition of 20 states is suing the Trump administration over its reckless decision to shut down billions in disaster prevention funding — protecting communities from floods, fires, and hurricanes. ✍️ Add your name to applaud these states for standing up to Trump! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SHARE SINGLE CLICK CIVIC SHOUT PETITIONS & SPEAK OUT! And in more good news: Trump’s disapproval rating just hit a new record, Abigail Spanberger is leading early in the Virginia governor’s race, and volunteers are rallying to rebuild a Texas camp for kids with disabilities. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 20 states sue Trump administration over disaster prevention funding Trump’s disapproval rating hits record for second term Watch: Volunteers rally to rebuild flood-damaged Texas camp serving kids with disabilities Spanberger opens early lead in Virginia governor’s race, new poll shows Zohran Mamdani briefs House Democrats on lessons from his campaign Trump can't stop MAGA from obsessing about the Epstein files Democrats Broach Potential Walkout to Block Texas Redistricting US military to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles Miami Stingrays train talented young athletes, prepare them for college and life Planned Parenthood Pledge To Fight Against 'Defunding' Attempts From Congress Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Peggy from Orlando, FL, who shared this cute photo of a lizard! 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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