THE SMILE 10/29

 

Happy Wednesday! A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia — including California, New York, and Pennsylvania — has filed a federal lawsuit demanding the USDA release emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing for more than 42 million Americans.

✍️ Add your name to applaud the states fighting to protect food assistance, defend families, and hold Trump accountable for his callous shutdown tactics  PUNISHING HUNGRY AMERICANS is a MORAL FAILURE! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SPEAK OUT!

And in more good news: judges are continuing to block Trump’s attacks on workers, Governor Newsom is defending fair elections, and volunteers nationwide are bringing books and joy to children in their communities.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP food stamp freeze during shutdown PUNISHING HUNGRY AMERICANS is a MORAL FAILURE! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SPEAK OUT!

California says it will monitor the Justice Department's election watchers next week

Love is in the air! Meet the Palm Beach Zoo's capybara couple

A new fund will route millions to the literary arts

Federal Judge Skewers Top Trump Officials Over ‘Troubling’ Statements Against Abrego Garcia

Mamdani holds wide lead over Cuomo in new poll

Border Patrol chief leading Trump immigration crackdown in Chicago ordered to report daily to federal judge

Cascade man creates “Haunted Forest” attraction for neurodivergent children and community

Volunteers foster literacy by reading to children and giving them books

Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown SUBSCRIBE & JOIN WITH OTHERS TO SPEAK OUT!