The Smile: 8/11

Trump suffers legal blows, South Park ramps up their criticism of the Trump administration, and more!

August 11, 2025

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! Democracy Forward has just launched a groundbreaking lawsuit to uncover Trump administration communications about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation — a bold push for transparency in a case that has long been shrouded in secrecy.

And in more good news: a Native American tribe won a key legal battle against the Trump administration, the Threatt Filling Station — a safe haven for Black travelers during Jim Crow — now has a new historic installation, and Senator Bernie Sanders drew a standing-room-only crowd in Appalachia to rally against oligarchy.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

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