The Smile: 11/3

Hi friend,

Happy Election Day! We're starting this important day with a major victory for voting rights! The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the Trump Justice Department's emergency attempt to set aside approximately 20,000 California ballots, following a legal fight by Democratic leaders and voting rights attorneys who challenged the administration's demands.

👏 Celebrate the Democrats and voting rights advocates who fought to protect California voters and secured this Supreme Court victory!

There's even more good news today: North Carolina has seen record-breaking early voter turnout, a federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking Harvard's admissions data, and a British adventurer has finally completed an incredible 31,000-mile walk around the world after 28 years!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

‘A Complete DEFEAT for Trump DOJ’: Supreme Court Rejects Push to Set Aside 20K California Ballots

Democrats and unaffiliated voters cast about 73% of ballots in NC’s record-setting early turnout

Karl Bushby embraces emotional mom as he finishes 28-year, 31K-mile walk around world

Final Poll Shows Democrat Defeating America’s Most Popular GOP Governor

Not Counting on Blue Tsunami Predictions, Progressives Go Big for Final ‘Get Out the Vote’ Push

More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in 2026 election, surpassing 2018 record

'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

‘A lot of Republicans have held their tongues’: Anger at Trump is growing

Washington groups sue Trump administration over demand to sequester 400+ voters' ballots

Harvard Wins Against Trump’s Extreme Lawsuit Over Admissions Data

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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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