The Smile: 7/18

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! A coalition of Democratic attorneys general is suing to block Trump’s dangerous new rule that would gut Affordable Care Act marketplaces and put nearly 2 million people at risk of losing health coverage.

✍️ Add your name to applaud these leaders for protecting health care and standing up to Trump’s attacks on the ACA!

And in more good news: tens of thousands are joining “Good Trouble” protests to honor John Lewis, trans Americans can now get accurate passports again, and Arizona just erased $429M in medical debt for thousands of families.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Democratic attorneys general sue to block HHS changes to ACA health insurance marketplaces

Tens of thousands in US join ‘Good Trouble’ anti-Trump protests honoring John Lewis

It's a boy! Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo provides update on ocelot kitten

Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how

Labor-Backed Coalition Launches Working-Class Effort to Flip 35+ House Seats in 2026

Thousands of veterans get help from Congress to save their homes from foreclosure

New York City hospitals join ‘food as medicine’ movement, prescribing free boxes of fresh produce

Gov. Hobbs announces erasure of $429M in medical debt for thousands of Arizonans

Watch: Former footballer helps uplift young men in jail

Judge rules Trump's firing of FTC commissioner was illegal

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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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