The Smile: 10/17

 

Hi friend, Happy Friday! Accountability is in action — and justice is being served. In Chicago, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis is demanding answers from the Trump administration after reports that federal agents defied her order to prevent violent encounters with peaceful protesters. She’s expanding her ruling to require body cameras for agents and ensuring that the rule of law still means something — even in the face of chaos and intimidation.  ✍️ Add your name to stand with Judge Ellis, support transparency, and demand accountability from federal agencies abusing their power! SUBSCRIBE TO THE SMILE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SPEAK OUT! And in more good news: a judge blocked Trump’s land grab for his Miami library, California announced it will sell affordable insulin to take on Big Pharma, and progressives are holding strong in the shutdown fight for health care and workers’ rights. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Federal judge demands answers from Trump admin on following order to avoid violent encounters with Chicago protesters SUBSCRIBE TO THE SMILE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SPEAK OUT! In Portland, resistance takes many shapes Sanders, AOC Blast GOP Sabotage of US Healthcare During Shutdown Town Hall ‘No Kings’ Protest Organizers Aren’t Afraid of Trump’s Court Jesters Des Moines boy celebrates being cancer-free with the help of breakthrough drug Judge blocks Texas law restricting speech on college campuses at night In shot across Big Pharma's bow, California will sell its own insulin Why Downbeat Trump, 79, Is Suffering the Most Miserable Week of His Presidency DESPAIRING DON Consider this my RSVP to your pity party Mr. President, and I’m bringing some Happy Meals! Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says Judge Temporarily Blocks Transfer of Miami Property for Trump Library SUBSCRIBE TO THE SMILE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SPEAK OUT! Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Pam A., who shared this pretty photo of flowers from her backyard! 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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