The Smile: 10/2

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! California has officially ended child marriage. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law establishing 18 as the minimum age to marry, ending California’s status as one of only three states without a statutory minimum marriage age.

🎉 Add your name here to celebrate California ending child marriage!

There’s even more good news today: A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s name cannot be added to the U.S. Institute of Peace building, a federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s demand for Georgia’s unredacted voter rolls, and an adorable snow leopard cub has been born at the Bronx Zoo.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

California ends child marriage after years of debate

An adorable new snow leopard cub was just born at the Bronx Zoo: 'One of the world's most elusive big cats'

This Is How Bad Things Are For Republicans

Early voting data shows emerging signs of a Democratic advantage in the midterms

Appeals court rules Trump’s name can’t be carved into Institute of Peace building

DOJ now 0-26 after judge rejects demand for Georgia voter rolls

New legislation aims to block renaming aircraft carrier after Trump

It’s official: Trump’s midterm convention was a bust

After a Barista Had $20 Stolen From His Tip Jar, Customers Showed up With Over $1,000

Judge bars U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from charging ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool case

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

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Emily from The Smile

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