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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen shares a series of uplifting stories that showcase the power of grassroots activism and legislative progress across the nation. Hawaii has made history by passing a groundbreaking bill that strips corporations of their ability to spend in state elections, challenging the Citizens United ruling. This bold move, driven by a strong legislative...

A ruling stopped the Feds from demanding personal info from trans patients and and families and truth-speaker Francesca Albanese get a free speech win. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/14/judge-block-doj-trans-patient-records-rhode-island https://www.commondreams.org/news/francesca-albanese-sanctions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lef...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of inspiring stories that highlight progress and positive change across the nation. A significant victory for Montana voters as a court blocks a voter suppression law that would have limited Election Day registration, ensuring that eligible voters can cast their ballots throughout the day. This ruling is especially c...

Mississippi redistricting Is off and more recycling in California is on! https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/13/mississippi-redistricting-special-session-cancelled/90060367007/ https://calrecycle.ca.gov/2026/05/01/press-release-26-05/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen brings you a wave of uplifting stories that highlight progress and resilience in the face of adversity. The Writers Guild of America West Staff union has successfully ratified its first collective bargaining agreement, concluding an 82-day work stoppage with an impressive 89% approval from its members. This landmark contract secures signifi...

In today's episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen highlights a series of uplifting stories that reflect progress and resilience in the face of adversity. A significant ruling has occurred as a January 6th Capitol attack participant, previously pardoned by Donald Trump, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a burglary committed post-pardon. This case underscores the consequence...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen sheds light on a series of positive developments that showcase resilience and progress across the nation. A federal judge has ruled against Donald Trump's controversial Department of Government Efficiency, deeming their mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants illegal, particularly criticizing their reliance on Chat...

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In this special crossover episode of Good News for Lefties and the Banned Camp podcast, Beowulf Rochlen joins Dan and Jen for a lively discussion on the intersection of comedy, banned books, and free speech. This season, the Band Camp crew dives into J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye," while Beowulf shares important updates on the ongoing battle against book bans across the country. Highlighting...

In this special Mother's Day episode of Good News for Lefties, Wendy King celebrates the strength and resilience of mothers everywhere while sharing uplifting stories that inspire hope and progress. A recent federal court ruling has struck down the Trump administration's global tariffs, marking a significant victory for small businesses and highlighting the importance of lawful governance in trade...

In this special crossover episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen joins Dan and Jen from the Banned Camp podcast for a lively discussion that merges the worlds of literature and current events. Together, they dive into the latest trends in book banning while celebrating the resurgence of independent bookstores across the U.S., which have seen a remarkable 670% increase in numbers from 20...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties and the World, Beowulf Rochlen takes us on a journey through uplifting global stories that reflect the spirit of progress and community resilience. Emmanuel Gregoire of the Socialist Party has emerged victorious in the Paris mayoral race, marking a significant triumph for the traditional left in France. With an estimated 51-53% of the vote, Gregoire's win s...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Reverend Billy, the iconic figure behind the Church of Stop Shopping. Reverend Billy has been a passionate advocate against consumerism since the 1990s, using his unique blend of performance art and activism to challenge the pervasive influence of advertising and corporate greed in our lives....

In this episode of Good News for Lefties - Wendy King delivers positive developments that showcase the power of community and bipartisan efforts in the face of adversity. First up, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has approved a significant $319 million plan to plug a funding gap in the state's Medicaid program. This move ensures that millions of North Carolinians will continue to receive essent...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen highlights a series of encouraging stories that demonstrate the power of progress and community action across America. Democrat Chedrick Greene's victory in a special state Senate election in Michigan ensures that Democrats maintain control of the closely divided chamber, showcasing the importance of economic messaging and grassroots campai...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen shares a series of uplifting stories that highlight progress and resilience across the nation. Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has won the Republican primary for Secretary of State, defeating a far-right candidate backed by election deniers. This victory reflects a divide within the GOP and the ongoing battle for election integrity. Meanwhile...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen brings you a wealth of inspiring stories that showcase the resilience and determination of communities across America. In Missouri, organizers have achieved a significant milestone in their campaign to protect the ballot initiative process, delivering over 367,000 signatures for a constitutional amendment aimed at preventing political sabot...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories that highlight resilience and progressive action across the nation. A recent NBC News poll reveals that Donald Trump's disapproval rating has reached an all-time high of 62%, reflecting growing concerns among Americans regarding inflation and affordability. Meanwhile, New Jersey is taking proacti...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen highlights a series of encouraging stories that showcase the resilience of communities and the pursuit of justice. A federal appeals court has denied a request for an en banc hearing regarding the $83 million defamation verdict against Donald Trump in favor of E. Jean Carroll, marking a significant moment in the ongoing fight for accountabi...

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 special crossover episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen joins forces with the hosts of the Banned Camp podcast, Dan and Jen, to tackle the pressing issue of book banning in America. As they delve into the latest developments surrounding censorship, Beowulf shares uplifting news from Florida, where the dedicated team at PEN America has successfully pushed back against three sign...

In this uplifting episode of Good News for Lefties, Wendy King highlights a series of inspiring stories that showcase the power of community activism and positive change across the nation. Thousands gathered for May Day demonstrations, uniting in a powerful call for worker rights and social justice. Protesters across the country voiced their demands for a fairer tax system, the elimination of ICE,...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen takes you on a global journey, highlighting inspiring stories that reflect the spirit of progress and resilience in the face of adversity. The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary's legislation banning LGBTQ content for minors violates EU law, marking a significant victory for human rights and equality. This ruling comes on the...

In this Good News for Lefties Deep Dive, Beowulf Rochlen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, author of "Rise and Resist: How to Reclaim Workplace Equity and Justice." As they dive into the pressing issues surrounding diversity and civil rights, they reflect on the recent Supreme Court ruling that threatens the Voting Rights Act and the implications it holds fo...

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Wendy King brings you a series of inspiring stories that showcase resilience and community action across the nation. In Arizona, Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit to block the conversion of a warehouse into an immigration detention facility, challenging the federal government's lack of environmental review and procedural transparency. This le...