The Smile: 8/6

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! State Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued the Department of Justice after accusing it of withholding key records tied to Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch, arguing that survivors and the public deserve transparency, not stonewalling.

👏 Applaud New Mexico for standing up for transparency, demanding accountability, and fighting to ensure that no investigation is blocked by secrecy.

There's more good news today: a federal judge held the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for failing to comply with court orders, Democratic voters are turning out in strong numbers in Tennessee, and Missouri voters rejected an effort to make it harder to amend the state constitution.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation

Trump-endorsed candidate loses congressional primary to a rival who had quit the race

This Data Center Foe Just Won His Democratic House Primary in Michigan

One of the world's rarest sea turtles was found stranded 5,000 miles from home. He's finally on his way back

Abdul El-Sayed Triumphs Over Haley Stevens in $60M Loss for AIPAC, Corporations

Michigan nominates first trans woman for state legislature

Missouri voters reject ballot measure limiting their power to amend state constitution

DCCC adds 12 GOP seats to midterm target map

In Tennessee, Democratic voters outpace GOP in early voting growth

California judge holds Homeland Security in contempt in case over LA immigration sweeps

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Dan M., who shared this great photo of him and his wife at a protest in Lakeland, FL! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄

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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