The Smile: 10/13

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! California is once again leading the nation in the fight for dignity and justice. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a groundbreaking law protecting immigrant street vendors from federal targeting — ensuring their personal information stays private and their right to work without fear is secure.

✍️ Add your name to celebrate California’s leadership, stand with immigrant vendors, and applaud this victory for compassion and equality.

And in more good news: more than half of the CDC staffers Trump fired have been reinstated, Democrats are holding strong in the shutdown fight, and California expanded privacy protections to keep immigrant families safe.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump’s immigration agenda

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated

Another No Kings Day protest is coming — this one’s even bigger, organizers say

El Paso veteran who lost his leg helps kid across the world get back up on his feet

Judge Signals She Is Likely to Order Abrego Garcia’s Release Soon

Democrats refuse to fold over shutdown as Republican outrage builds

New exhibit highlights LGBTQ legacy of Harlem Renaissance

Newsom Trolls Trump, 79, for Forgetting Defining Moment of His First Presidency

Superhero window washers greet patients at Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Appeals court blocks Trump from deploying National Guard in Illinois

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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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