The Smile: 7/30

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! A coalition of 20 states is suing the Trump administration to block a dangerous plan to collect personal data from food stamp recipients — including immigration status, birthdates, and home addresses. This bold lawsuit defends privacy, safety, and access to vital nutrition programs for millions of families.

✍️ Add your name to stand with these states and protect food stamp recipients from surveillance and intimidation!

And in more good news: Pittsburgh is canceling medical debt for 43,000 residents, Roy Cooper raised $3.4 million in just 24 hours, and even in Scotland, people are trolling Trump on the golf course.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

20 states sue over collection of food stamp recipients’ personal information

City of Pittsburgh, Undue Medical Debt partnership to relieve medical debt from 43K Pittsburgh residents

'The most selfless act of kindness': Woman donates kidney to coworker’s son

States Investigated Noncitizen Voting. Big Surprise — The Results Don’t Match the Right’s Rhetoric.

'Scotland is already great.' Protesters troll Trump on his golfing trip

Roy Cooper raises $3.4 million in first 24 hours of his Senate candidacy

MAGA Lawmaker Misspells Name of State in Senate Campaign Launch

Watch: Pilot surprises grandmother with sweetest surprise

Sherrill leading Ciattarelli by 8 points in New Jersey governor race: Survey

Senate Democrats launch investigation into RFK Jr. firing of CDC vaccine panel

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Connie G., who shared the cutest photo of their cat, Stickers! 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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