The Smile: 7/9

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! A federal judge has ordered the release of the $5.8 million judgment owed to E. Jean Carroll, reaffirming that court decisions must be honored and that no one, regardless of wealth, influence, or political office, is above the law.

🎉 Celebrate accountability, equal justice, and the rule of law!

There’s more good news today: an appeals court refused to halt the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, California is moving to make ballot seizure a felony, and dedicated scientists and archivists are ensuring critical climate data remains available for future generations.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge orders release of the $5.8 million payment that Trump owed E. Jean Carroll

Kentucky governor demands update on McConnell's health status

Family dog in Connecticut protects young boy from bear

The women who wouldn’t let climate data disappear

Gavin Newsom wants to make seizing ballots a felony

Former Wisconsin Judge Avoids Prison After Standing Up to ICE in Court

Belgium’s Trump Dance Exposes the Collapse of the President’s Soft Power

Disneyland Security Dog Celebrates Retirement with Hot Dogs and Tennis Balls Following 6 Years of Service

MAGA Representative Drowned Out by Boos at His Own Town Hall

Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center

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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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