The Smile: 1/8

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Happy Thursday! A Democratic mayor is standing up for his city and refusing to stay silent after a deadly ICE operation shook Minneapolis. Mayor Jacob Frey forcefully called out federal agents for escalating violence, tearing families apart, and making the city less safe — making it clear that reckless immigration enforcement has real, tragic consequences.

✍️ Stand with Mayor Frey for community safety, accountability, and basic human dignity!

And there’s encouraging news to take in today: Democrats are holding key state legislative seats, lawmakers are pushing back on Trump’s war powers, Mark Kelly is refusing to be intimidated, and communities across the country are continuing to stand up for each other — alongside heartwarming rescues and moments of hope.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Minneapolis mayor tells ICE to ‘get the f‑‑‑ out of’ city

Democrats retain two Richmond-area seats in back-to-back special elections

Drone video shows rescue of dog that escaped from car on NJ Turnpike - 20 miles away

Democrats can win back the White House in 2028. Here’s how

Watch: Protesters throw snowballs at officers in Minneapolis

Karoline Leavitt Flails Trying to Explain Why Trump Needs Greenland

Top Democrat backs proposal to make New York more of a sanctuary state

National Zoo Welcomes 2 Sloth Bear Cubs for the First Time in More Than a Decade

House Democrats eye Venezuela war powers vote

'Absolutely not': Mark Kelly says he wouldn't change troop message or 'back down' after censure

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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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