The Smile: 5/14

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! Miami residents are standing up against what they say is a shady deal handing valuable public land to Donald Trump for his presidential library project — demanding accountability, transparency, and protection of public resources.

👏 Applaud these residents for fighting back against political favoritism and misuse of public land.

There’s more hopeful news today: communities are defending voting rights and LGBTQ+ visibility, conservation groups are protecting endangered wildlife, and Democrats are building momentum in key races across the country.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Miami Residents Sue to Block Trump’s Scammy Presidential Library

Georgia counties to sue over new election law targeting Democratic areas

‘Failed experiment in human suffering’: Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail to close

High school senior speaks out after getting accepted to 65 colleges

Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat’s bid for US Senate in Texas

Senate GOP balks at $1B in security for White House ballroom, despite Secret Service pitch

Judge likely to block DOJ bid to gut Presidential Records Act

Meet the Kentucky Democrats who think they can flip McConnell’s Senate seat

Texas banned rainbow-painted crosswalks – but locals found a workaround to restore the LGBTQ Pride symbol

Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World’s Smallest Bunnies

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Dan A., who shared this cute photo of his dog, Gizmo! 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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