The Smile: 10/26

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration's attempt to interfere with Alaska's Senate election! Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have filed a legal motion challenging a Justice Department lawsuit that seeks to block certification of the election results if Peltola narrowly defeats Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.

👏 Applaud Mary Peltola and Democrats for standing up against election interference and defending Alaska's voters!

There's even more good news today: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are organizing to form a union and fight for better working conditions, early voting is surging in battleground states with Democrats outpacing Republican gains, and a Louisiana teenager has become the first child in the state to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Democrats take legal action against Trump bid ‘to rig’ Alaska Senate race

‘Prairie Populists’ fight to win back rural voters long ceded to Republicans

Give them a C-O-N-T-R-A-C-T: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are unionizing

Poll: Trump is mobilizing more Democrats against him than Republicans for him

Early voting surges in battleground states as Democrats outpace GOP gains

Minnesota man credited with saving kids, school bus driver surprised with check

In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map

Joyful noise: Trans choruses are offering safe havens for singers across the U.S.

Alexandria teen becomes first child in state functionally cured of sickle cell disease

Obama Goes Scorched Earth on Trump at Packed Ohio Rally

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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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