The Smile: 8/15

 

Hi friend, Happy Friday! In a win for reproductive rights, a federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s sweeping “religious and moral” exemptions to the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate — protecting no-cost contraception coverage for millions of Americans.  ✍️ Add your name to celebrate this victory for reproductive freedom and the right to make personal health decisions without interference from bosses or politicians! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SPEAK & SEND SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS! And in more good news: Zohran Mamdani’s odds of becoming New York’s next mayor have hit a record high, an appeals panel refused Louisiana’s push to gut the Voting Rights Act, and a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping birth control mandate exemptions. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s broad birth control mandate exemptions Zohran Mamdani Odds of Becoming New York Mayor Hit Record High Watch: Trusty K-9 companion suiting up to keep University of Minnesota medical student safe This book club aims to address the children’s literacy crisis while saving libraries US medical journal rejects call from RFK Jr to retract vaccine study Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges Appeals panel declines Louisiana’s invitation to gut Voting Rights Act Illinois Judge Rules Against Arresting Quorum-Breaking Texas Lawmakers Good government group backtracks amid redistricting fight, won’t oppose efforts ‘counterbalancing’ Texas Newsom to make announcement on redistricting after threatening to end Trump's presidency Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Tracy O., who shared this cute photo of her dog, Blue! 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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