The Smile: 11/24

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! Democratic lawmakers are standing firm in the face of Donald Trump’s dangerous threats — making it clear they will not be intimidated for doing their constitutional duty. 

 ✍️ Stand with them as they push back against political intimidation and defend the rule of law.

And the good news keeps coming: Democrats swept school board races in a major culture-war backlash, a court blocked Trump from expanding fast-track deportation, and a federal judge ordered the release of migrants unlawfully detained in Idaho. 

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Democrats say they won’t be intimidated by president’s threats

In culture war backlash, Democrats sweep school boards

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’ll resign in January

Watch: 18-month-old goes home from hospital for 1st time ahead of Thanksgiving

Missouri Organizers Challenge GOP’s ‘Inaccurate and Biased’ Gerrymander Referendum Language

Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

Judge hits pause on IRS sharing taxpayer information with ICE

Cat named Noggin gets help for her Noggin

Federal judge orders release of 16 migrants detained in Idaho raid, citing due process violations

Court rules Trump can’t expand fast-track deportation process

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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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