The Smile: 10/15

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Happy Wednesday! President Barack Obama is rallying Californians to defend democracy and fair representation by supporting Proposition 50 — a bold measure that would let voters redraw congressional maps and neutralize Republican gerrymandering efforts in states like Texas. Backed by Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders, Prop 50 could add up to five new Democratic seats in Congress and ensure that every vote counts equally.

✍️ Add your name to applaud Obama for standing up to Republican power grabs, fighting for fair maps, and protecting democracy at the ballot box.

And in more good news: a federal court deals a major blow to Indiana’s discriminatory student ID voting law, top media outlets refused to sign Trump’s unconstitutional Pentagon gag order, and a Florida judge blocked Trump’s shady Miami land deal for his presidential library.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Obama backs California’s Proposition 50 to counter Texas redistricting

Federal Court Deals Major Blow to Indiana GOP’s Student ID Ban

Players attempt 100 innings of baseball in Massachusetts to raise money for ALS research

Supreme Court turns away Alex Jones' attempt to block $1.5B defamation judgment

Arizona attorney general threatens legal action if Johnson doesn’t seat recently elected Democrat

Major media outlets, including Hegseth’s former employer Fox News, decline to sign new Pentagon reporting rules

Jeffries says California won’t be the only Democratic state to redraw House lines

Richmond Hill's Zach Martin chasing his lifelong dream through a viral TikTok shop

Some airports won’t broadcast Noem’s message blaming Dems for the shutdown

Florida judge temporarily blocks transfer of downtown Miami land for Trump’s presidential library

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Aubrie G., who shared this adorable photo of two fawns in her backyard! 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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