The Smile: 4/3

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Happy Friday! Democrats are stepping up to defend voting rights, suing to block Trump’s latest executive order targeting mail ballots and protect Americans’ access to the ballot box.

✍️ Applaud this fight to safeguard free and fair elections.

There’s more good news today: courts are defending the First Amendment and a free press, communities are coming together through mentorship and kindness, and even in Washington, signs are emerging that attempts to undermine democracy are facing real pushback.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots

‘Good Riddance,’ Say Democrats as Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to Lincoln school

Donald Trump and Melania Booed at Kennedy Center Appearance

It Was Another Supremely Humiliating Day for Trump

Georgia's GOP Senate primary is a mess. Republicans are blaming each other.

In bad news for Trump, judge who blocked his last anti-voting order will hear challenge to new one

Toddler joins veteran for breakfast sparking emotional responses

Pam Bondi’s Firing Is a Sign of Trump’s Increasing Weakness

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

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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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