The Smile: 4/7

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Happy Tuesday! Democrats are speaking out against dangerous threats to global stability, condemning Trump’s rhetoric around targeting civilian infrastructure and standing firm for accountability, human rights, and the rule of law.

✊ Stand with Democrats pushing back against reckless and unlawful actions.

There’s more good news today: lawmakers are blocking anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, courts are protecting student privacy, and bold ideas — from taking on Big Tech to expanding opportunity — are gaining momentum across the country.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Democrats blast Trump for Iran ‘war crimes’ threat; Republicans supportive

84% of Democrats and 55% of Independents Support Impeaching Trump a Third Time

Georgia lawmakers block all anti-LGBTQ+ bills presented in 2026 legislative session

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

Bernie Sanders’s New, Necessary, Bold Act: Taking on the AI Oligarchs

Hatchings of two California bald eagle chicks delight vast livestream audience

Trump voter regret is clearly registering now

Democrats announce first slate of state legislative targets ahead of November

Cincinnati friends find kidney donors after years of searching: 'So blessed'

Trump administration can't make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules

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Emily from The Smile

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