Welcome to Friday, October 7th, smiles and grins...

President Joe Biden issued an executive order pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession.

The order will pardon more than 6,500 individuals convicted of the offense and thousands more through pardons under D.C. law.

Biden asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to “expeditiously” review the classification of marijuana under federal drug laws.

Do you support decriminalizing marijuana?

Demand Action on Electoral Reform

Electoral reform is now within reach. This pivotal bill has bipartisan support — both sides of the aisle are ready to protect American democracy. Are you?

Tell your representative to vote for electoral reform. It’s time we ensure there will never be another insurrection. 

Demand electoral reform.

Biden: 'I Promise' to Codify Roe if Two More Democrats Elected to Senate

President Joe Biden promised to sign legislation codifying the right to an abortion if two more Democrats are elected to the U.S. Senate in November’s midterm elections. 

Biden implored people to vote on November 8, reiterating what's at stake for reproductive rights this election, from abortion bans to restrictions on birth control.

Do you support signing abortion rights into law?

31 Days Until the Election

Register To Vote & Check Your Voting Status

Are you a U.S. citizen? Over 18? A resident of one of the 50 states? Congrats, you can vote in this year’s election—if you’re registered.

Need to register? Think you're registered? Not sure? Want to double-check? Not a problem, just click here.

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Welcome to World Smile Day, established by Harvey Ball, the creator of the smiley face. Today is devoted to acts of kindness and making each other smile. How will you make someone smile today?

—Jamie Epstein

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