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n this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen highlights several uplifting developments that showcase the resilience of democracy and the power of community action. We kick off with a significant legal victory as a federal appeals court upholds a Biden-era rule aimed at reducing harmful soot pollution from coal-fired power plants, marking a setback for the previous administration's...

 A recent AARP survey shows Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor's race, with strong support among independents and black voters. Meanwhile, in Maine, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is narrowly ahead of incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, a crucial race for Democrats aiming to regain Senate control. Acton narrowly leads Ramaswamy in new Ohi...

In this special Supreme Court Edition of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rocklin delivers a roundup of significant rulings that have brought some unexpected good news. We kick off with a landmark decision allowing mail-in ballots to be counted even if they arrive after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked beforehand. This ruling, which came down in a 5-4 vote, is a major setback for fo...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, we start with a significant legal win in California, where a federal court dismissed a lawsuit from Donald Trump's administration against Los Angeles, affirming the city's right to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. City Attorney Heidi Feldstein Soto celebrates this ruling as a victory for community safety and the protection of vulnera...

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In this special crossover episode of Good News for Lefties and the Banned Camp podcast, host Beowulf Rochlen joins Dan and Jen to tackle the pressing issue of book banning while diving into the literary world. This week, they celebrate a significant win in San Luis Obispo County, where the Lucia Marr school board voted to keep Toni Morrison's acclaimed novel, "The Bluest Eye," in the Arroyo Grande...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King brings you a collection of inspiring stories that highlight the ongoing fight for justice and equity in America. We kick things off with the latest developments surrounding billionaire Leon Black, who faces subpoenas from Congress as they investigate his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the troubling non-disclosure agreements associated with his...

In this week's episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen takes you on a global journey, uncovering inspiring stories that showcase progress and positivity. We start with a significant ruling from Brazil's Supreme Court, sentencing Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison for attempting to solicit U.S. interference in his father's coup trial. This marks a pivotal moment in Brazil...

In this special crossover episode of Good News for Lefties and the Banned Camp podcast, host Beowulf Rochlen joins Dan and Jen for a lively discussion about the latest developments in book banning and censorship. Kicking off with exciting news from Massachusetts, we celebrate the state House's overwhelming approval of a bill designed to protect public and school libraries from the rising tide of b...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King brings you a collection of inspiring stories that shine a light on progress and justice. We begin with a significant court ruling demanding the Justice Department release unredacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, ensuring accountability in the face of redactions that have hindered transparency. This pivotal decision follows a lawsuit...

Livcor, a major property management company, has been ordered to pay $7 million to Oregon and eight other states for using software that artificially inflated rent prices.  In Rhode Island, where new legislation has been passed to protect public libraries from restrictive digital licensing agreements that hinder access to ebooks.   Today's Stories:  Oregon reaches $7 million settlement with proper...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen delivers a series of uplifting stories that highlight significant victories for progressives and advocates of social justice. We start with a federal appeals court decision that blocks the Trump administration from cutting the workforce at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), ensuring the agency can continue its vital work...

In New York City, three congressional candidates endorsed by Mayor Zoran Mamdani triumphed in their primaries.  A pivotal War Powers Resolution passed by the U.S. Senate, limiting President Trump's military authority regarding Iran, as four Republicans broke ranks to support the measure.   Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York City | New York | The Guardian US Senate pas...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a refreshing dose of optimism amidst the daily barrage of negative headlines. We start with the latest approval ratings for Donald Trump, revealing a significant 66% disapproval rate among Americans, underscoring a potential shift in political sentiment as the nation gears up for future elections. Moving to immigration polic...

A significant ruling from a federal judge has dismissed the Department of Justice's lawsuit seeking Maryland's unredacted voter registration list, a move that further weakens Trump's efforts to obtain voter data.   Ariana Grande launches the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, which aims to support youth mental health, arts, education, and community initiatives.  DOJ now 0-9 in voter roll cases after...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen delivers a series of uplifting stories that shine a light on positive developments in the political landscape. We kick off with an NBC News poll revealing that independents favor Democratic control of Congress by a 12-point margin, signaling a shift in voter sentiment as the midterms approach. With Donald Trump's approval ratings falte...

A significant ruling from a federal judge in Washington, D.C. has blocked the Department of Homeland Security from misusing its citizenship database to purge voter registration rolls.  Unionized concessions workers at Target Field in Minneapolis, organize a historic one day strike, demanding fair wages and health insurance.    In blow to Trump, federal judge blocks DHS from using citizenship datab...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a series of inspiring stories that highlight resilience and progress in the face of adversity. We begin with the heartwarming news of Salah Sarsour, a prominent Muslim leader in Milwaukee, who has been ordered released by a federal judge after community support and legal advocacy underscored the importance of free speech in...

a landmark ruling from U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz in Minnesota dismissed multiple grand jury subpoenas issued by the Department of Justice targeting Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.  In Center City Philadelphia, hotel workers at the Sheridan Philadelphia Downtown have initiated a strike, demanding fair wages and benefits in line with their unionized counterparts. Today'...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shares a collection of uplifting stories that highlight significant strides for progressives and advocates of social justice. We kick off with the Cook Political Report's recent analysis showing a shift in seven House races toward Democrats, signaling a potential path for regaining control of the House in the upcoming elections. This s...

Did you know that Good News for Lefties is featured on the Progressive Voices Network? That's right, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-1pm ET / 9-10am PT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to  ProgressiveVoices.com  or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine shows at  ProgressiveVoices.com . Become a suppor...

In this uplifting Father's Day episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King shares a series of heartening stories that highlight resilience and progress. We kick off with the formation of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, as Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger joins a coalition of governors committed to safeguarding access to reproductive health care, including the abortion and miscarriage...

In this week's episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen takes us on a global journey, highlighting inspiring stories that showcase progress and resilience. We begin in Hungary, where the newly elected government led by Peter Magyar proposes a constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to eight years in office, a move aimed at preventing Viktor Orban's return to power and resto...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King delivers a wave of positivity with stories that resonate with progressives and those seeking uplifting news. We kick off with a revealing PBS News Marist Poll showing that only one-third of Americans approve of Donald Trump's handling of the economy, marking a significant decline in his approval ratings as economic anxieties rise due to hig...

Trump administration's has made the decision to reverse its controversial plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a vital system for monitoring ocean health and storm forecasting.  A significant ruling in Illinois makes certificates of innocence more accessible for wrongfully convicted individuals, alongside an increase in state compensation for their suffering.  In Illinois, Legisla...