The Smile: 8/12

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from using the U.S. Postal Service to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting, expanding an earlier ruling and protecting voters from a policy that could have disrupted ballot delivery ahead of the midterms.

👏 Applaud the judge for protecting mail-in voting and defending access to the ballot!

There's even more encouraging news today: states are stepping up to pass their own voting rights protections, the ACLU is challenging Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, and Michigan has created a new license plate that will help raise money for animal welfare programs.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge blocks Trump’s order aimed at using USPS to restrict mail-in voting

Kennedy Center must pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician who canceled in protest

AOC is freezing her eggs — and sharing the process online

As federal protections dwindle, more states pass their own voting rights acts

Trump Hit With New Legal Trouble for Defying Supreme Court

Michigan governor signs law creating animal welfare fundraising license plate

Trump's approval rating hits yet another record low in latest poll

'Baywatch' cast celebrates teen lifeguard who rescued boy

Obama mocks Trump’s Oval Office gold signage

ACLU asks judge to block new Trump order restricting birthright citizenship

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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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