The Smile: 5/19

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! Military veterans are fighting back against the Trump administration’s sweeping VA abortion ban, standing up for healthcare access, bodily autonomy, and the right of veterans to make personal medical decisions without political interference.

✊ Stand with them as they defend reproductive healthcare for those who served our country.

There’s more inspiring news today: communities are rallying for voting rights, workers and students are breaking barriers, courts and juries are holding powerful figures accountable, and everyday people are showing incredible resilience and compassion.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Military Veterans Sue Trump Administration Over VA Abortion Ban

New York Times sues Pentagon again over ‘utterly unreasonable’ press restrictions

It takes a village – or a Phoenix suburb – to wrangle a wayward tortoise

Trump’s Approval Rating Plunges With Hispanics Who Backed Him in 2024—Poll

Jury Hands Elon Musk Embarrassing Loss Against OpenAI

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

Froid mechanic Roberto Orozco-Ramirez walks free after more than 100 days in jail on immigration charges

Republicans trail Democrats by double digits on generic congressional ballot: Survey

Golfer nearly died after being hit by drunken driver. Now she won her first pro title

Thousands Rally in Alabama to Protest Lost Voting Rights

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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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