The Smile: 8/11

 

Hi friend, Happy Monday! Democracy Forward has just launched a groundbreaking lawsuit to uncover Trump administration communications about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation — a bold push for transparency in a case that has long been shrouded in secrecy. ✍️ Add your name to applaud this fight for transparency and for the full release of Epstein investigation records! JOIN WITH LIKE-MINDED FRIENDS TO SUBSCRIBE & SEND SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS FROM CIVIC SHOUT! And in more good news: a Native American tribe won a key legal battle against the Trump administration, the Threatt Filling Station — a safe haven for Black travelers during Jim Crow — now has a new historic installation, and Senator Bernie Sanders drew a standing-room-only crowd in Appalachia to rally against oligarchy. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 New lawsuit on Epstein case seeks records of Trump administration communications Meet the Native American tribe that beat the Trump administration in court -- for now Threatt Filling Station, safe haven for Black travelers during Jim Crow, gets new installation Democrat Mary Peltola would be the strongest likely candidate for Alaska governor, poll shows Trump Administration Suffers Double Legal Blow Within Hours ‘South Park’ Ramps Up Its ICE Barbie Trolling Wheelchair Users Are Finally Winning the Right to Repair Watch: Deserving teen earns scholarship after losing home in LA fires Sanders Takes Oligarchy Fight to Appalachia With Standing-Room-Only Crowd in West Virginia Hundreds cheer Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego as Democrats take offensive against Trump’s tax bill ARIZONA SEN. RUBEN GALLEGO IS IMPRESSIVE!  PLEASE SUPPORT HIM FOR HIS ACTIONS! Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Suzanne B., who shared the cutest photo of her dog, Ginger! 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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