Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! With Thanksgiving tomorrow, we’ll be taking a short break—the next newsletter will land in your inbox on Saturday. As we approach the holiday, we want to say how incredibly grateful we are for you, our readers. Your messages, replies, and support mean the world to us, and they remind us why spreading hope and positivity is so important.

Today’s edition is here to send you into the holiday weekend with uplifting stories that highlight progress and hope.

Let’s dive into the good news ⬇️

North Carolina’s Democratic Governor Vetoes a G.O.P. Power Grab

The women of the West are making political history — and have been for 130 years

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal

Senate Democrats confirmed 221 judges under Biden, and we're not done yet.

Los Angeles Announces $740 Million Project To Make Waste Water Safe To Drink

Arizona leaders certify passage for Arizona for Abortion Access Act

Biden administration finalizes nearly $8B in CHIPS funding for Intel

As legal walls close in, Giuliani rants at judge

Nevada approves rule protecting workers from extreme heat after years of setbacks

Governor Hochul signs Melanie's Law to expand domestic violence protections

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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