The Smile: 9/15

A judge just struck down Trump’s unlawful mass worker firings, voters fight gerrymandering, and more good news!

September 15, 2025

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! In a major win for workers’ rights, a federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully directed the mass firing of thousands of U.S. employees. This decision exposes the administration’s reckless and politically motivated purge — and affirms that workers cannot be silenced or discarded for partisan gain.

And in more good news: Missouri voters are suing to block an unconstitutional GOP gerrymander, teachers are standing up to Trump’s cruel immigration crackdown, and Rep. Khanna is keeping the pressure on Trump to release the Epstein files.

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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