The Smile: 8/6

California fights against the GOP’s rigged maps, Nunes loses defamation lawsuit, and a bear is freed in Wisconsin!

August 06, 2025

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! In a bold move to protect voting rights and restore fairness to our elections, California Democrats are moving to dismantle the GOP’s gerrymandered congressional map — and reject Trump’s plot to rig the House in his favor.

And in more good news: a young Panthers fan gets his Make-A-Wish dream fulfilled, a bear is rescued in Wisconsin, and even New York’s governor is standing with Texas Democrats refusing to back down from GOP intimidation.

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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