The Smile: 8/31

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! Canada is standing firm against Donald Trump’s attempt to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” with Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiling a massive billboard declaring “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.”

👏 Applaud Canada for standing up to Trump’s “Lake America” stunt and defending the history of Lake Ontario!

There’s even more encouraging news today: Democrats are leading Republicans in five states Trump won by double digits, Virginia has removed three Confederate memorials from prominent public grounds in Richmond, and New Jersey is requiring data centers to disclose how much water and energy they use.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Canada erects giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign as spat with Trump over name escalates

Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mike Lindell’s bid to recount GOP gubernatorial primary

Democrats Lead Republicans in 5 States Trump Won by Double Digits: Map

Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right critic of U.S. immigration, is deported from U.S.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Raises $10 Million for Women-Focused Nonprofits

Federal judge extends pause on Big Bend border security construction

Data centers must report water, energy use under new law signed by Gov. Sherrill

Three Trump-Appointed Judges Deliver Major Blow to Kalshi

The Florida GOP’s Red Scare Is Losing Steam

Virginia removes three Confederate memorials

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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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