The Smile: 8/14

Groups hold Trump accountable, baby turtles get rescued, and more!

August 14, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups are taking the Trump administration to court over its campaign against the International Criminal Court, arguing that sanctions targeting judges, prosecutors, and human rights advocates are undermining international justice and violating constitutional freedoms.

There’s even more encouraging news today: progressive Democrats scored another primary victory in Minnesota, Oregon, and nine other states are fighting to protect homeowners from losing interest payments they’re owed, and rescuers helped 75 confused baby sea turtles find their way toward the ocean.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

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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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