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Hi friend,

Happy Monday! People across the country are raising their voices in defense of democracy and peace, as protests erupt nationwide in response to Trump’s unilateral military intervention in Venezuela.

✊ Stand with those demanding accountability and an end to reckless war-making!

There’s more hopeful news ahead as well: New York City is taking on rent rip-offs in all five boroughs, Democrats are organizing to protect health care, immigrants are fighting back against unlawful delays, and everyday acts of kindness are reminding us what community looks like.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Protests erupt in US cities over Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela

Senate to vote next week to block Trump’s military action against Venezuela

Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker after sales fall for second year in a row

Local blind cat goes viral after hopping her way into a foster family

Mamdani announces NYC "Rental Ripoff" hearings in all 5 boroughs

When they go low, we go viral

‘They lied to our face’: Democrats decry Trump’s military raid on Venezuela

Baby manatee freed from danger by rescue organization in Florida Keys

‘Mighty mad’: Democrats prepare to harness public anger over expired Obamacare subsidies

Immigrants sue federal government over pause in processing cases

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Mitch D., who shared this pretty photo of a monarch butterfly! 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

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