The Smile: 8/25

Washington Post to reinstate Karen Attiah, Al Green files articles of impeachment, and more!

August 25, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! An independent arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah and compensate her for lost wages, finding that the newspaper improperly fired the longtime journalist over social media posts she made following Charlie Kirk’s killing.

There’s even more encouraging news today: House Democrats are demanding a full accounting of the costs of the Iran war, voting rights advocates are challenging South Dakota’s proof-of-citizenship system, and New Mexico is stepping in with state funding to preserve gender-affirming care for minors after federal cuts.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

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Emily from The Smile

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