Happy Monday! As we step into another week, the political landscape remains as chaotic as ever. With new policies on the horizon and big battles ahead, it’s a reminder of how important it is to stay engaged and hold onto hope.

Today’s newsletter is here to bring a little light to your day, with uplifting stories that highlight resilience, progress, and the good we’re fighting for.

Let’s start the week with positivity and purpose—together! 😊

Biden extends protections for immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador and Ukraine

Rep. Pramila Jayapal reflects on building congressional progressives ‘into a real force’

Federal judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for repeating false claims about election workers

Watch: Daycare worker donates part of liver to her 5-year-old student

American Red Cross Gets a Flood of Support Following California Wildfires

12-year-old donates thousands of necessities to area charities

Kamala Snubs Trump With ‘Legendary’ Photo Crop

Fox News Host Confronts JD Vance With Joe Biden's 'Good' Jobs Numbers

UC San Diego student starts GoFundMe to help animals impacted by LA wildfires

Biden's last-minute medical debt change is an excellent last hurrah

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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