The Smile: 10/22

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! Democratic leaders are taking the Trump administration to federal court to protect voting rights ahead of the midterm elections. They have filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the administration from removing legally registered voters from voter rolls, denying ballots to eligible voters, or pressuring state election officials into complying with unlawful demands.

👏 Applaud Democrats for taking legal action to protect voting rights and defend fair elections!

There's even more good news today: The Supreme Court has upheld a pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy, Pittsburgh nurses have helped secure a historic 12-week paid parental leave policy for working families, and a wildlife hospital founded by Steve and Terri Irwin has helped more than 136,000 animals!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Democrats sue to block Trump administration from usurping states’ authority to administer elections

In 2004, Steve and Terri Irwin Transformed an Avocado Shed into an Animal Hospital that Has Helped Over 136,000 Animals

Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate

“You Protected Pedophiles!”: Protester Interrupts JD Vance Speech

Hero saves kids on bus

Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy

Trump approval at new lows in polling days before midterms

Texas Early Voting Breaks County Records in Warning Sign to Republicans

Democrats target Oklahoma’s deep-red governor’s race

A historic win for paid parental leave, led by nurses

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Sue S., who shared this cute photo of her dogs, Baxter, Oliver and Buddy! 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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