The Smile: 1/12

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! Communities across the country are rising up to demand justice, accountability, and humanity after the tragic killing of Renée Good in Minneapolis. From coast to coast, peaceful protesters are making it clear that no family should lose a loved one to reckless enforcement — and that silence is not an option when lives are on the line.

✊ Stand with them as Americans call for accountability, dignity, and real change!

And there’s more hopeful news to start the week: courts are blocking key parts of Trump’s anti-voting agenda, judges are protecting child care funding and family reunification, and New York is moving forward with a major expansion of free, universal child care for families who need it most.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Nationwide anti-ICE protests call for accountability after Renee Good's death

Federal court blocks key parts of Trump’s anti-voting order, restores states’ control over elections

Head Start can still use words like ‘race’ and ‘women’ for federal funding, judge says

Ames High senior helps tackle food insecurity with meal kits

The Case for Impeaching Donald Trump

Judge Signals Block on Trump Plan to End Family Reunification Parole

Watch: Grandfather surprised by family while being featured on 'World News Tonight'

Misconduct Expert Says State Has the Right to Charge ICE Officer Who Killed Renée Good

Judge blocks Trump effort to withhold child care funds from states over fraud allegations

Hochul, Mamdani Unveil Free, Universal Child Care Expansion in New York

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Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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