The Smile: 7/7

 

Hi friend, Happy Monday! The cities of Baltimore, Chicago, and Columbus are stepping up to defend their residents. They’ve filed a federal lawsuit to block changes to the ACA and protect access to affordable health care for millions. ✍️ Add your name to applaud these cities for standing up for health care access and fighting to keep families covered - SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS FROM CIVIC SHOUT TO CELEBRATE UNITY! Also in the news: runners are hitting the streets to protest ICE in immigrant communities, a major appeals court ruling just struck down Texas’s unconstitutional immigration law, and even a local dog gets a statue! Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Planned Parenthood pledges to sue Trump administration over megabill funding cut Runners protesting ICE cover 15 miles through immigrant communities Johns Hopkins students invent braille label printer for local brewery & visually impaired workers Texas’ immigration law is unconstitutional, appeals court rules Judge orders government to stop making public comments on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case 'Highly Inspiring' Court Ruling Affirms Nations' Legal Duty to Combat Climate Emergency Musk’s primary threats pose danger for Republicans Carolina Moment: Spartanburg statue honors Chaser, known as 'the world's smartest dog' 'Immoral': Democrat Hakeem Jeffries blasts Trump megabill in record-breaking, 8-hour-plus speech Cities sue Trump administration over ACA changes Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Nicole N., who shared this sweet photo of her dog, Pebble! 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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