The Smile: 4/16

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! Democrats are taking a stand for accountability, introducing multiple articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over serious concerns about abuse of power and reckless decision-making.

✊ Stand with them in defending oversight, the rule of law, and responsible leadership.

There’s more good news today: courts are protecting voting rights and public lands, bipartisan cracks are emerging on key issues, and inspiring stories remind us of the power of people stepping up.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Scoop: Dems file 6 impeachment articles against Hegseth

How the GOP motivated these women faith leaders to run for Congress as Democrats

Zoo Atlanta welcomes a clouded leopard named Boon

Six Republicans Break Ranks to Oppose Trump on Immigration

Key Trump lawyer who tried to overturn 2020 election permanently disbarred

Democrats seek to bar presidents from collecting settlement money from the government

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

Teen meets kidney donor

America’s Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling

Indiana ban on student IDs for voting blocked by federal judge

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Carla F., who shared this beautiful photo from Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado! 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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