The Smile: 10/20

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! Gina Hinojosa is taking Governor Greg Abbott to court to demand access to communications between his office and billionaire Elon Musk! Hinojosa alleges that Abbott unlawfully withheld unredacted emails and other records, raising questions about the relationship between the governor and one of his biggest political allies.

👏 Applaud Gina Hinojosa for taking on Abbott and Musk and demanding transparency!

There's even more good news today: Illinois has erased more than $1.4 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of residents, North Carolina Democrats have cast twice as many early ballots as Republicans, and Georgia firefighters helped deliver 15 adorable puppies!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Texas Democratic candidate for governor sues to review emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott

Democrats lead Republicans in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll

Residents Reject $10,000 Each to Let a Data Center Set Up in Their Town

David Muir hears from Georgia firefighters who helped deliver 15 puppies

‘Good sign’: House Democrat touts Trump & GOP pulling out Ohio battleground race

Trump’s redistricting war could be a midterms flop for the GOP

Zelenskiy Smiles as Entire EU Summit Laughs at Trump

Dad Helped Daughter’s Friend with Car Trouble. Now, He and High School Students Refurbish Vehicles for Single Moms

NC Democrats cast twice as many early ballots as Republicans

Illinois erases $1.4 billion in medical debt for thousands of residents

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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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