The Smile: 6/3

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! A federal court has delivered a major victory for science and evidence-based policymaking by blocking the Trump administration’s effort to begin dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), one of the nation’s premier climate and weather research institutions.

👏 Applaud this important win for researchers, public accountability, and the scientific work that helps communities better understand climate change.

There’s more inspiring news today: California is working to restore critical mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth, Democrats are laying the groundwork to compete in future elections, and groundbreaking cancer research is offering new hope to patients.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

In a victory for science advocates, a federal court blocks the Trump administration’s push to dismantle NCAR

New York plans to help Democrats retain the House in 2028

Soldier surprises brother at high school graduation after returning from deployment

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani repeals bedtime for Knicks' school-aged fans during NBA Finals with executive order

A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma

The Senator Who Won’t Shut Up about Climate Change

Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing

‘Playful Youngster’: See the Rare, Endangered Przewalski’s Horse Born at the Bronx Zoo

Talarico draws large crowd in Collin County — Ken Paxton's home base

California moves to restore a lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth that Trump eliminated

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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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