The Smile: 9/25

Hi friend, Happy Thursday! In a major win for people power and democracy, Adelita Grijalva has won her special election in Arizona — narrowing the GOP’s House majority and bringing a new progressive champion to Congress. Her campaign was fueled by working-class voters, young people, and grassroots organizers who proved once again that when communities unite, they can take on entrenched power and win. ✍️ Add your name to celebrate Grijalva’s victory, stand with Arizona organizers, and keep building momentum for fearless leadership in Congress! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SPEAK OUT WITH CIVIC SHOUT! And in more good news: Hundreds of federal employees wrongfully fired by Trump are returning to work, Jimmy Kimmel is pushing back against political bullies, and families in Texas are bravely suing to block unconstitutional religious mandates in schools. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Grijalva’s People-Powered Win in Arizona Shrinks GOP House Majority THANK YOU ARIZONA FOR ELECTING A FIGHTER TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST MAGA GOP & DEFEND AMERICANS! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN  CIVIC SHOUT IN PRAISING HER ELECTION! Trump’s new ABC threat proves Jimmy Kimmel right — and his MAGA allies wrong Madison Heights man celebrates 100th birthday with 62 grandchildren and a legacy of activism Washington denies DOJ request for voter rolls Hundreds Of Federal Employees Fired By DOGE Return To Work, Report Says Jeffries: Democrats won’t ‘bend the knee to Donald Trump’s will when he’s gutting health care’ Jimmy Kimmel Hits Back at “Bully” Trump Turns Out Trump’s Own Team Messed Up U.N. Escalator and Teleprompter Maine Voters Seek to Block DOJ Access to Confidential Registration Data Class Action Suit Challenges Trump’s Unconstitutional Attack on Due Process THANK THE ACLU FOR FIGHTING FOR DUE PROCESS!  JOIN CIVIC SHOUT TO SIGN ONTO THEIR PETITION TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IS PROTECTED BY THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS TO DUE PROCESS! Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Sarah I., who shared this adorable photo of her dog, Tweedy! 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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