Hi friend,

Yesterday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, and within hours, he signed a wave of executive actions that marked a stark and troubling shift. It’s a sobering start to a presidency that promises to challenge the values we hold dear. But even in the face of these actions, we must not lose sight of the power of resilience, community, and hope.

Today’s newsletter is here to remind you that progress, kindness, and courage continue to exist—even in difficult times.

Let’s hold onto the light and dive into some good news together.

Biden preemptively pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and Jan. 6 committee members

Palestinians celebrate release of 90 prisoners held by Israel in first phase of ceasefire deal

Biden posthumously pardons civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

Virginia firefighters replace toys for 9-year-old girl, siblings after she saved her family from a fire

Vivek Ramaswamy set to depart DOGE

Devastated LA residents see outpouring of support: ‘One of the more beautiful things I’ve seen’

'Small victories': Utah firefighters find Californian's wedding ring, college ring in fire rubble

Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier, Native American activist imprisoned for almost 50 years

How Baltimore is saving lives by offering young men resources when they put down the guns

U.S. pays $590 million to Moderna to speed up development of bird flu vaccine

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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