The Smile: 8/21

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Happy Thursday! In a big win for the First Amendment, a federal judge has blocked a Texas law that would have forced public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The court ruled that the law likely violates students’ constitutional rights by pressuring them into religious observance and suppressing their own beliefs.

✍️ Add your name to applaud this victory for religious freedom and the separation of church and state!

And in more good news: Gavin Newsom’s latest Trump takedown is winning rave reviews from Democrats, JD Vance was loudly booed while handing out hamburgers to National Guard troops in D.C., and a Texas Democrat is suing after Republicans literally locked her inside the state Capitol to block her protest.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in public school classrooms

Newsom’s Trump act wins raves from Democrats

This teen's invention put her on the cover of Time

JD Vance booed during hamburger handout to national guard troops in DC

Democrats press DHS for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ information

California Legislature passes bill to give interest on insurance payouts to homeowners

'Terrible sign' for Republicans: Joe reacts to Rep. Stefanik being booed offstage by crowd

Texas Democrat Sues After Republicans Lock Her In Capitol

Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo

20 states and D.C. sue Trump administration for tying billions in crime victim grants to immigration enforcement

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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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