The Smile: 8/19

 

Hi friend, Happy Tuesday! In a major victory for immigrant rights, a federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the Flores Settlement Agreement — a decades-old policy that protects immigrant children in federal custody. This decision keeps in place critical safeguards ensuring kids receive food, medical care, and humane treatment while limiting how long they can be held in detention. ✍️ Add your name to applaud this ruling and stand up for the protection and dignity of immigrant children! Subscribe to join with others & receive SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS from CIVIC SHOUT! And in more good news: California is moving forward with redistricting plans to counter Trump’s power grab in Texas, Newsmax has agreed to a massive $67 million settlement for spreading 2020 election lies, and a 10-year-old chess prodigy just defeated a grandmaster — making history on the board! Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Judge denies Trump administration request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in custody California will move forward with redistricting vote to counter Texas, Newsom says Newsmax agrees to pay $67M settlement in defamation case over 2020 election claims 10-year-old chess prodigy makes history with win over 60-year-old grandmaster Former Sen. Sherrod Brown launches Ohio Senate campaign Trump approval rating slips to 38 percent: Poll Meet the Democrat Who Republicans Fear in Red-State America IOWA DEM ROB SAND Fox Host Humiliates Trump With Savage Take on Putin Summit Fox News host Howard Kurtz has delivered a brutal assessment of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Media Buzz host said Sunday that “despite some upbeat talk” after Friday’s summit on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, “it was clear not much was accomplished.” Gavin Newsom's Team Doubles Down on New JD Vance Nickname With Dance Meme Ohio woman grew up receiving handwritten letters from her father. Now he and other dads are writing to over 1,000 people across the globe. Democratic states sue to force Trump to hand over crime grant money in immigration fight Stand With Them! Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Barbara N., who shared this cute photo of her two cats! 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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The Smile: 8/18

 

Hi friend, Happy Monday! In a powerful show of resistance, thousands of Americans took to the streets this weekend with one united demand: Stop the Trump takeover. From Texas to New York, from Missouri to Florida, communities are rising up to defend democracy, fair representation, and the right of every voice to be heard. ✍️ Add your name to stand with the protestors, defend democracy, and say NO to Trump’s attempt to rig our elections! SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN WITH OTHERS & SHARE CIVIC SHOUT SINGLE CLICK PETITIONS! And in more good news: Democrats have unveiled a bold new plan to boost House seats in California, a federal judge blocked Trump’s reckless attempt to seize control of the D.C. Police Department, and courts struck down more of Trump’s unlawful attacks on the press and reproductive freedom. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Replace D.C. Police Commissioner Democrats release plan to boost party's California's House seats in fight for Congress Judge orders RFK Jr.'s health department to stop sharing Medicaid data with deportation officials Hero bystander rescues woman from burning car THANK YOU NATHAN FELIX! excerpt:  Nathan Felix pulled 69-year-old Mary Frances McLoryd out of a burning car in upstate New York after she fell asleep at the wheel and her SUV rolled over and caught on fire. Democrats introduce joint resolution to end Trump’s ‘lawless’ DC takeover Judge blocks Trump FTC’s ‘retaliation’ against liberal media watchdog ‘South Park’ mocks Trump all the way to the bank Gavin Newsom Breaks Through by Trolling Trump at His Own Meme Game San Antonio Public Library book finds its way back after 82 years Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from school libraries Demonstrators protest Trump-backed redistricting plans at over 200 events across the country Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Sean H., who shared the most adorable photo of her dogs, Skye and Piper! 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. 🌟   Part of the Civic Shout activist network © 2025 The Smile 16192 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958, United States of America