The Smile: 8/25

 

Hi friend, Happy Monday! In a major victory for immigrant rights and local autonomy, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding to 34 “sanctuary” cities and counties — including Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Denver, and Albuquerque. The ruling reaffirms what we already know: our communities have the right to protect immigrant families without being threatened or bullied by Washington. ✍️ Add your name to applaud this important court ruling and stand up for immigrant rights and the principle that no family should live in fear SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE & SEND PETITIONS!   And in more good news: Trump’s disapproval rating is climbing, Illinois has launched a new LGBTQ+ legal hotline, and Zohran Mamdani is surging in the NYC mayoral fundraising race. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Judge blocks White House from defunding 34 municipalities over ‘sanctuary’ policies Trump sees growing disapproval rating among Americans, survey shows Teacher donates kidney to co-worker's husband Trump Finally Melts Down After Days Of Gavin Newsom’s Relentless Trolling Illinois debuts legal hotline for LGBTQ+ support Zohran Mamdani leads in fundraising for New York City mayoral contest Chicago mayor on Trump troop threat: ‘We will not bend or cower’ MAGA Mainstay Nancy Mace Cancels Speech After Just 8 People Show Up Pritzker slams Trump’s threat to target Chicago next: ‘We don’t play those games’ Advocates File Immediate Legal Challenge to Texas Gerrymander Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Lynelle S., who shared this cute photo from Taughannock Falls State Park in New York! 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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