The Smile: 7/8

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to obtain the names and personal contact information of every election worker who served during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County, protecting the public servants who help make our elections possible from unnecessary intimidation and political targeting.

🎉 Celebrate the court's decision to protect election workers and defend our democracy!

There’s more good news today: a federal appeals court struck down part of Florida's law restricting classroom discussions about race and gender, New Jersey strengthened protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare, and DOGE has officially shut down.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Federal judge rejects Trump administration effort to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County

US appeals court strikes down key part of Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions

Senior dog goes out of his way for ice cream

Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.

New Jersey makes it illegal to interfere with reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare

NYC budget provides $1.5M in freebies for furry friends — including new pet-food pantry

ICE sent officers to a man’s home over an email. Now he’s suing

DOGE officially shuts down

Democrats appear to be in a good position heading into November

“CatsOnACouch” Instagram Creator Sues Over JD Vance’s Petty Move

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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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