The Smile: 10/3

 

Hi friend, Happy Friday! In a powerful stand for accountability and democracy, top Oversight Democrat Robert Garcia is demanding an investigation into Trump’s illegal use of government resources to spread partisan lies during the shutdown.  ✍️ Add your name to applaud Garcia’s leadership, demand an end to partisan abuse of taxpayer dollars, and protect the integrity of our democracy SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN CIVIC SHOUT & SPEAK OUT! And in more good news: early polls show Trump and Republicans taking more blame than Democrats for the shutdown, the FDA has approved another generic abortion pill to expand access, and California just banned billionaire schemes to buy votes. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Top Oversight Democrat calls for investigation into GOP messaging on shutdown Early polls show Trump and GOP taking more blame than Democrats for shutdown Honoring Jane Goodall’s legacy by supporting her favorite charities Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Record Low For Second Term US FDA approves another generic version of abortion pill Montana group sues over law allowing police to check immigration status during unrelated stop Immigration officials outline plans to accept new DACA applicants Father and son who became aware of each other through DNA testing meet for the first time Elizabeth Warren calls for Trump to release the jobs report despite shutdown California bans billionaire ploys to buy votes Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Patricia M., who shared this lovely photo of a hydrangea from Michigan! 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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