Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! The week is still young, but it already feels like the news is moving at a million miles an hour. With so much happening around us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—but even in the chaos, there are moments of hope and progress worth holding onto.

Today’s newsletter is here to bring a little light to your day. Let’s dive into some uplifting stories and remind ourselves that even in challenging times, good things are still happening. 💛

Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump for not making good on promise to 'immediately' lower food prices amid egg shortage

Senators are trying — again — to make air travel easier for breastfeeding parents

Hundreds of displaced pets find refuge after being displaced in the LA wildfires

Norway is set to become the first country to fully transition to electric vehicles

10 Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy

A ceremony to grant US citizenship celebrated immigration even as the debate around it swirls

California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damages

Senior Trump Aide Finally Deems Elon Musk Too Annoying

Elon Musk’s Doge accused of ‘illegal’ job posting by federal workers’ union

Donald Trump Faces Democrat Resistance Over ICE Raids in Arizona

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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