The Smile: 7/16

A big win for refugees, Dems fight voter suppression in Texas, and Superman helps rescue shelter dogs!

July 16, 2025

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! A Seattle judge just ruled that refugees from Trump’s travel ban countries must be allowed to enter the U.S., delivering a huge win for compassion and justice.

And in more good news: Democrats are uniting to fight Texas’s voter suppression scheme, bipartisan lawmakers are working to protect migrant workers, and Mayor Karen Bass just signed a directive to support immigrant communities in Los Angeles. Plus, James Gunn’s Superman has inspired a 500% surge in dog adoptions!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

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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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