The Smile: 8/13 FIGHT THE TRUMP TAKEOVER SATURDAY AUG 16 PROTESTS

 

Hi friend, Happy Wednesday! The DNC and a powerful coalition of progressive organizations are set to lead “Fight the Trump Takeover” — nationwide protests this Saturday across 20 states to stop Republican redistricting schemes in Texas that could lock in five new GOP House seats. From Austin to communities coast to coast, activists are uniting to defend fair maps and protect the future of our democracy. ✍️ Add your name to applaud this massive grassroots mobilization against Trump’s rigged map grab SUBSCRIBE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SEND CIVIC SHOUT SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS! And in more good news: a federal judge dealt another blow to Trump’s DOJ in court, Democratic Senate contenders are using the Texas fight to amplify their message, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom trolled Trump with a “FINAL WARNING” over his redistricting threats. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 DNC to help lead nationwide protests against Republican redistricting plans As with the Eric Adams debacle, another judge refuses to give Trump DOJ what it wants Texas redistricting fight provides Democratic Senate contenders with a megaphone North Texas father-daughter duo goes viral on social media for at-home, gravity-defying cheer stunts Newsom’s office trolls Trump on redistricting: ‘FINAL WARNING NEXT. YOU WON’T LIKE IT!!!’ Democrats press for ICE officers to be ‘visibly and clearly’ identified during arrests New York City mayoral race: Mamdani leads Cuomo by 19 points, poll shows  MUST READ! MAMDANI STANDS FOR THE PEOPLE TO MAKE NYC MORE LIVABLE!  New York City mayoral race: Mamdani leads Cuomo by 19 points, poll shows Poll says 44% of voters for Mamdani and 25% for Cuomo as Elise Stefanik chips away at Hochul’s lead in governor race Meet the winner of 2025’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Republican’s town hall descends into chaos as angry voters rage over Epstein files and Trump agenda excerpts: WOW! REPLACE THE SPINELESS MAGA LIKE A California lawmaker has become the latest Trump-era Republican to face the ire of his constituents at a town hall that devolved into chaos Monday morning. Doug LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer who has represented his northern California district since 2013, was booed, jeered and cursed out by angry voters at the local Elks Lodge in Chico over the president’s economic policies and the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Over 90 minutes, attendees called LaMalfa a “liar,” an “a**hole,” and accused him of “bull****.” At one point, when the moderator called on one person to ask a question, someone yelled: “F*** you!  Judges Rip Trump Admin's Deportation Lawsuit—'Uniquely Disruptive' Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Cori C., 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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