The Smile: 9/9

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Happy Tuesday! In a powerful defense of truth and accountability, a federal appeals court has upheld the $83 million jury verdict against Donald Trump for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The judges made clear that Trump’s repeated attacks were “extraordinary and unprecedented” — and that survivors of sexual violence deserve to be heard and believed.

✍️ Add your name to applaud this decision, stand with E. Jean Carroll, and affirm that no one — not even a president — is above the law.

And in more good news: A Los Angeles teacher is leading the fight against ICE, Hawaii has joined the West Coast’s science-based vaccine alliance, and judges are striking down Trump’s overreach as unlawful and unconstitutional.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Appeals court upholds $83 million verdict against Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll

The Los Angeles Schoolteacher Leading the Fight Against ICE

Boos of Donald Trump heard on ABC's broadcast of US Open

He was told there were no treatments for his disease, he saved his own life by finding one

House Oversight Democrats post ‘Trump’s birthday note’ from Epstein book

Newsom Blasts Trump’s ‘Dumb’ Right-Hand Man

Americans Continue to Really Dislike Trump and the Things He Does

Local leaders coming together to serve under-resourced youth

Hawaii becomes 4th state in West Coast Health Alliance for science-based vaccine guidance

'Unconstitutional' and 'unlawful': Judges push back on Trump's expanding power

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Emily from The Smile

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