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In a world often overshadowed by negativity, Beowulf brings you tales of brave protests against unjust policies, the exoneration of an innocent man after three decades, and a significant victory for immigrant rights.
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/05/al-green-trump-impeachment-articles-gaza
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5129353-gop-support-for-musk-influence-with-trump-falls-dramatically-poll/
https://innocenceproject.org/scott-minton-is-exonerated-in-tennessee-after-three-decades-of-wrongful-conviction/
https://apnews.com/article/immigration-court-programs-halted-d6dac75e5c82673c1f166aaa2810016e
https://newrepublic.com/post/191109/proud-boys-lose-name-black-church
https://earthjustice.org/press/2025/colorado-puc-approves-black-hills-clean-heat-plan-mandates-statewide-beneficial-electrification
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From legal victories for trans rights to grassroots movements for ranked choice voting, we celebrate the progress being made across the nation.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/new-york-ag-tells-hospitals-continue-trans-care-trumps-executive-order-rcna190589
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/politics/fbi-new-york-email-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.t04.T_9T.XHPblO0i1iup&smid=url-share
https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/ranked-choice-voting-michigan-group-plans-2026-ballot-proposal-what-know
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/jelly-roll-benefit-concert-la-wildfires
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5126369-congress-israel-arms-sale-hold/
https://www.propublica.org/article/state-lawmakers-seek-expanded-access-to-abortion-care#:~:text=In%20advance%20of%20this%20year's,has%20had%20on%20maternal%20outcomes.
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From protests against unjust immigration policies to groundbreaking initiatives in clean energy, this episode is packed with good news!
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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/democratic-sen-brian-schatz-puts-hold-trumps-state-department-nominees-rcna190470
https://www.newsweek.com/protests-trumps-immigration-policies-erupt-country-2024913
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/quaker-groups-file-suit-end-policy-restricting-ice-arrests-houses-wors-rcna189471
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/31/plans-for-new-gun-regulations-progress-in-washington-legislature/
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/veteran-homelessness-denver-colorado
https://electrek.co/2025/01/28/new-yorks-largest-solar-farm-is-a-go-with-950-million-in-funding/
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From grassroots movements to school districts standing up for their students, this episode is packed with positivity.
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https://www.commondreams.org/news/free-speech-for-people-impeachment
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article299378569.html
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/school-systems-across-us-declare
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-federal-workers-elon-musk-doge-buyout-b2688683.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-federal-workers-elon-musk-doge-buyout-b2688683.html
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/31/nx-s1-5280640/costco-pay-raises-teamsters-union-threatens-strike
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/costco-teamsters-tentative-contract-avoid-strike/
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From antitrust actions to healthcare reforms, this episode is packed with good news for the left and a sprinkle of humor to brighten your day.
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https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5118629-doj-block-hewlett-packard-acquisition/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/01/31/wildfires-sue-oil-gas-california/78030848007/
https://stateline.org/2025/01/31/a-scarlet-letter-states-aim-to-end-stigma-of-doctors-seeking-mental-health-care/
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-blocks-jan-6-rioters-state-jobs-trump-pardons-rcna190101
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/01/31/lawmakers-again-propose-extending-postpartum-medicaid/
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-lawmakers-revive-push-to-create-prescription-drug-affordability-board/
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In this episode, we tackle everything from defrocked priests to innovative housing solutions, and even a heartwarming story about helping former foster youth achieve their dreams.
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https://www.commondreams.org/news/musk-nazi-salute-fallout
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/3d-printed-temporary-housing-california
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/30/grants-pass-oregon-lawsuit
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-pardon-jan-6-2671028148/
http://npr.org/2025/01/19/nx-s1-5247589/virginia-college-degree-foster-care
http://kktv.com/2025/01/31/king-soopers-employees-denver-other-colorado-cities-vote-approve-strike/
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From Senate Democrats blocking a controversial sanctions bill against the International Criminal Court to a Republican-led group standing up for voting rights in North Carolina, we explore how progress is being made in unexpected places.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5111458-senate-democrats-block-icc-sanctions-bill/
https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/a-republican-led-group-is-running-ads-in-nc-opposing-the-gop-attempt-to-throw-out-ballots/
https://www.startribune.com/doron-clark-minnesota-senate-dfl-republican-democrat-district-60-kari-dziedzic/601213222
https://jasher.substack.com/p/vehicle-based-crime-plunged-in-2024
https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-bill-aims-to-provide-food-assistance-to-those-ineligible-for-federal-aid-snap-hunger-bill-assistance
https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2025/01/29/teslas-fourth-quarter-results-fall-short-of-wall-street-estimates-as-rivals-steal-customers/
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In this episode of Good News For Lefties, we explore the recent rescinding of a federal funding freeze, the exciting flip of a Senate seat in Iowa, and the brave stand of Baton Rouge bus drivers fighting for their rights.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/5113527-omb-federal-funding-freeze-rescind/
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/28/iowa-democrats-flip-senate-seat-in-special-election-chris-cournoyer/77999519007/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/baton-rouge-bus-drivers-threaten-043703718.html
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-base-editing-gene-therapy-cures-its-first-patient-a-sickle-cell-sufferer-now-in-the-gym-every-day/
https://stateline.org/2025/01/28/most-violent-crime-rates-have-fallen-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels-new-report-shows/
https://www.outsports.com/2025/1/28/24106754/joey-gale-seattle-kraken-pride-hockey-association-nhl-gay/
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From a U.S. appeals court blocking an unjust immigration law in Iowa to Los Angeles transforming a vacant lot into a community of shipping container homes for the homeless, we explore how creative solutions are making a difference.
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https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/24/iowa-illegal-reentry-immigration-law-rejected-by-us-appeals-court/77935759007/
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/shipping-container-housing-la-homeless
https://apnews.com/article/north-dakota-transgender-lgbtq-genderaffirming-care-7b78d660b8ad360127cc0ab1ae026ce0
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/transmission/illinois-considers-state-incentives-for-transmission-projects
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/portland-homeless-trash-pickup-ground-score
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From Michael Bloomberg stepping up to fund climate initiatives to Vermont's groundbreaking use of Medicaid for housing the unhoused, we explore stories that inspire hope and action.
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https://apnews.com/article/doge-musk-trump-corruption-government-efficiency-16243280f446ea85ef50ff106c7e2841
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/bloomberg-philanthropy-cover-us-climate-dues-after-paris-withdrawal-2025-01-23/
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/oregon-to-host-nations-largest-solar-plus-storage-installation
https://vtdigger.org/2025/01/23/feds-ok-use-of-medicaid-funds-to-cover-rent-for-unhoused-people/
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/01/23/gun-safety-coalition-to-give-update-on-red-flag-referendum-effort/
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/heat-pumps/heat-pumps-keep-widening-their-lead-on-gas-furnaces
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In this episode of "Good News For Lefties," host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a delightful mix of uplifting news stories that shine a light on recent judicial victories, local leaders standing up for their communities, and the ongoing fight for civil liberties.
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https://www.commondreams.org/news/judge-blocks-trump-birthright-citizenship
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-starts-new-term-with-47-approval-jan-6-pardons-unpopular-reutersipsos-poll-2025-01-21/
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5097790-supreme-court-wont-take-up-new-dispute-over-independent-state-legislature-theory/
https://tucson.com/news/local/government-politics/pima-county-arizona-immigration-enforcement-doj-trump/article_b38b16e8-d906-11ef-b705-e3385f2c7361.html
https://www.commondreams.org/news/section-702-of-fisa
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/federal-worker-union-sues-trump-over-ending-job-protections
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Join Beowulf Rochlen as he brings you the latest uplifting news stories that shine a light on progressive victories and community resilience.
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https://www.commondreams.org/news/born-alive-abortion-survivors-protection-act
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s-ice-raids
https://futurism.com/the-byte/trump-fake-barron-meme-coin
https://www.rawstory.com/blocked-senate-panel-halts-gop-effort-to-limit/
https://www.honest-broker.com/p/what-can-we-learn-from-barnes-and
https://www.mediaite.com/crime/florida-man-whose-jan-6-case-was-dismissed-after-trump-pardons-gets-arrested-one-day-later-for-gun-charges/
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From police unions expressing concerns over Trump pardons to groundbreaking initiatives for homeless mothers, this episode is packed with positivity.
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https://www.kbzk.com/politics/the-president/despite-endorsing-trump-fraternal-order-of-police-critiques-his-recent-pardons
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/stopping-book-bans-focus-new-bill-state-capitol/3478684/
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2024/12/nj-looks-to-blunt-social-media-impact-on-eating-disorders/
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/new-york-guaranteed-income-homeless-moms/
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/5662/Colorado-Releases-20-Wolves-In-Second-Round-Of-Historic-Reintroduction
https://www.powder.com/news/crested-butte-lift-workers-strike-vail
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From education funding to health care access, this episode is packed with good news for the left.
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https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/kathy-hochul-state-budget-affordability-cix9b71s
https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/new-25-million-grant-will-boost-nc-public-middle-schools-in-rural-distressed-areas/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/green-tea-drinkers-have-fewer-brain-lesions-linked-to-dementia
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/01/michigan-makes-it-easier-to-access-birth-control.html
https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/fema-extends-hotel-stays-for-eligible-disaster-survivors-by-two-months/
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/1/22/bishop_budde
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We cover the battle over birthright citizenship, helping wildlife across freeways, and DEI victories.
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https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-01-21/california-other-states-sue-to-block-trump-executive-order-on-birthright-citizenship
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/nyc-s-new-congestion-pricing-zone-sees-7-5-drop-in-traffic
https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-leger-fernandez-welcome-6-4-million-from-the-infrastructure-law-for-wildlife-crossings-in-santa-ana-pueblo/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sing-sing-prisons-theatrical-release-colman-domingo-1236108265/
https://www.thequeenzone.com/dei-isnt-dying-these-companies-are-standing-strong/
https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/01/providence-physician-strike-could-signal-more-changes-in-health-care-labor.html
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From legal challenges against DOGE to the release of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, we celebrate the victories that resonate with the left.
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https://www.commondreams.org/news/doge-faca-lawsuit
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/01/19/leonard-peltier-indigenous-activist-clemency-released-by-president-biden
https://thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/5095793-al-sharpton-boycott-dei/
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5095858-donald-trump-inauguration-absences/
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5094581-newsom-bank-mortgage-loan-grace-period-wildfires/
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2025/jan/19/some-avn-attendees-passing-on-event-due-to-strike/
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From President Biden's bold pardons of key figures to the significant strides in LGBTQ+ workplace equality, this episode is packed with good news that showcases the resilience of the left in the face of adversity.
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https://apnews.com/article/biden-trump-fauci-milley-pardons-january-6-3cba287f89051513fb48d7ae700ae747
https://apnews.com/article/human-rights-campaign-corporate-equality-index-lgbtq-workplace-a6b64d21287ed6de98d7dd3bc03f2872
https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/big-deal-biden-harris-administration-nears-close-history-making-progress-continues
https://www.yahoo.com/news/costco-teamsters-vote-authorize-us-002449989.html
https://boondoggle.substack.com/p/locking-the-door-on-corporate-housing
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/article_12e6b9dc-cf7d-11ef-bd77-3fd3f598bcfa.html
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Join Beowulf Rochlen as he brings you the latest uplifting news stories that shine a light on progressive victories and initiatives
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-seeks-last-minute-moves-that-could-be-hard-for-trump-to-undo/ar-AA1xl67Y
https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-climate-change-oil-gas-companies-7548dbfe5cb38a9174330602cbef42c2
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/01/17/medicare-drug-negotiations-health-human-services/5781737129758/
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/mckee-to-include-assault-style-weapons-ban-in-budget-proposal/
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-whole-foods-workers-rally-for-union-protections/
https://www.boston.com/news/health/2025/01/07/unitedhealthcare-insurers-to-pay-165-million-over-deceptive-practices/
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This episode covers everything from presidential clemency to wildlife conservation, and even a new holiday for New Yorkers.
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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/17/biden-grants-clemency-to-2500-people-convicted-of-nonviolent-drug-crimes
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/33000-bucks-raised-to-rebuild-deer-shelter-for-alaska-wildlife-conservation-center/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/new-york-state-schools-lunar-new-year-official-holiday-rcna187820
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/15/24344741/usdot-southwest-airlines-lawsuit-chronically-delayed-flights-frontier
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/jan/16/bill-aims-to-prohibit-pharmacy-benefit-managers/?news-politics
https://www.fastcompany.com/91261294/starbucks-baristas-want-a-say-in-the-new-code-of-conduct-and-controversial-rollback-of-its-open-door-policy
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From civil rights advancements to animal welfare protections, this episode is packed with good news.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5091399-joe-biden-equal-rights-amendment-constitution/
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/circus-animals-ban-cruelty-elephants-tigers
https://www.yahoo.com/news/microgrids-boost-grid-reliability-lower-113055782.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/17/trump-aclu-civil-rights
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/15/florida-recreational-weed-proposal/
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5091814-trump-inauguration-indoors-cold-weather-washington/
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From tax hikes on high earners to free college tuition plans, this episode is packed with uplifting stories that highlight progressive victories.
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https://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/high-earner-tax-hikes-on-the-table-in-some-blue-states/
https://apnews.com/article/new-jersey-phil-murphy-abortion-pills-trump-0e93aac8651acdd2e57ab2f30131d4a9
https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/01/14/hochul-to-announce-free-tuition-plan-at-city-and-state-colleges
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2025/01/nurses-union-nixes-strike-reaches-deal-with-university-of-michigan-health-sparrow.html
https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/15/red-dye-3-fda-ban-food-additive-linked-cancer/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/national-parks/2024/12/31/wyoming-grand-teton-national-park-kelly-parcel/77357410007/
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From historic settlements for LGBTQ veterans to groundbreaking legislation for pregnant workers, this episode is packed with positivity.
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https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-ceasefire-334ecc4420fe3b6fce9f7a27ca886b65
https://apnews.com/article/pregnancy-paid-leave-new-york-722af41d72a2a85261921493500ba944
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/lgbtq-veterans-pentagon-settlement-discharges-1235226861/
https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2025-01-14/wilcox-medical-center-nurses-on-strike
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/01/13/maine-house-speaker-unveils-bill-to-ease-health-care-workforce-shortage/
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/10/democratic-legislative-staff-in-washington-approve-first-ever-contract/
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From the special counsel's report on Donald Trump's election interference to the Supreme Court's upholding of Native American voting rights, we explore the progress being made in the political landscape.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/special-counsel-report-trump-partially-released/
https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-north-dakota-legislative-redistricting-1f30afc39d4afbd1cb5303a15df8c841
https://crooksandliars.com/2025/01/jennifer-rubin-leaves-wapo-blames-bezos
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/despite-collapse-of-his-forgiveness-plan-millions-had-student-loans-canceled-under-biden
https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-handgun-laws-supreme-court-Y6OKAWEG4FAELITA5KSP6HJ2IE/
https://www.commondreams.org/news/justice-democrats
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From climate accountability in New York to community victories in Philadelphia, this episode is packed with good news that will make you smile.
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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S212/amendment/A
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298353978.html
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-turn-industrial-waste-into-batteries-for-storing-renewable-energy/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/urban-infrastructure/public-buildings-and-spaces/in-chinatown-joy-and-relief-as-sixers-abandon-plan-to-build-an-arena-on-the-neighborhood-s-southern-edge/ar-BB1rkLAZ
https://www.phillyvoice.com/new-jersey-bald-eagle-osprey-removed-endangered-species-list-njdep/amp/
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From the New Mexico Supreme Court's landmark ruling protecting access to abortion pills to dockworkers securing a labor deal that safeguards jobs, this episode is packed with stories that inspire hope and action.
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ttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/10/new-mexico-supreme-court-abortion
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/port-workers-strike-averted-again/
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/01/bills-opening-michigan-governor-lawmakers-to-foia-a-top-priority-for-senate-democrats.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/5-000-providence-nurses-doctors-140003001.html
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/09/media/fox-corp-smartmatic-election-lawsuit-murdoch/index.html
https://missouriindependent.com/2025/01/02/kansas-citys-new-wellness-court-to-help-those-with-mental-health-disorders-addiction/
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From impressive job growth, to the courageous actions of blue states standing up against book bans, this episode is packed with heartening developments.
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https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/01/10/universal-free-school-meals-
https://apnews.com/article/joseph-de-soto-west-virginia-terroristic-threats-c830d760b60aae9266aa36a395e4a356
https://apnews.com/article/special-election-virginia-senate-house-congress-49a6fd4c2437b503d7b528612acddbe1
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/10/us-december-jobs-report
https://www.reuters.com/legal/ex-fbi-informant-who-fabricated-claims-about-bidens-sentenced-6-years-2025-01-08/
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/library-protections-book-bans
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From housing reforms to labor rights, this episode is packed with positive developments that inspire hope and action.
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https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/09/supreme-court-trump-hush-money-sentencing-decision-00197432
https://stateline.org/2025/01/09/a-slew-of-new-housing-laws-take-effect-this-month-to-streamline-building-protect-tenants/
https://www.commondreams.org/news/wisconsin-ballot-measures
https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/new-enzyme-discovery-offers-hope-for-millions-of-diabetes-patients/
https://www.commondreams.org/news/ev-workers-uaw
https://www.propublica.org/article/justice-department-sues-landlords-alleged-price-fixing-realpage-rent
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In this episode, we celebrate significant strides in social justice, labor rights, environmental restoration, and economic security.
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https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/business/medical-debt-credit-reports-ban-biden/index.html
https://wtop.com/national/2025/01/with-strike-looming-longshoremen-and-management-return-to-negotiations/
https://news3lv.com/news/local/comedians-ticket-sales-increase-after-canceling-virgin-hotel-show-amid-union-strike
https://coloradosun.com/2024/12/27/lahaina-breadfruit-tree-forest-fire-fort-collins-lab/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-security-fairness-act-signed-by-president-biden/
https://www.wmar2news.com/homepage-showcase/marine-vet-and-local-clinician-help-pass-law-for-more-access-to-prosthetics-in-maryland
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Whether it’s Biden’s bold move to ban offshore drilling, local efforts to reduce plastic waste, or ending legacy admissions, this podcast is your go-to source for stories that uplift and inspire.
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https://www.commondreams.org/news/joe-biden-offshore-drilling
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/plastic-bag-reduction-act-annapolis-maryland/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/mike-johnson-may-speaker-democrats-224830994.html
https://inthesetimes.com/article/amazon-strike-slowed-packages-boosted-warehouse-unions
https://www.wmdt.com/2024/07/hb-311-passed-how-this-will-help-reduce-gun-violence-on-college-campuses/
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-laws-2025-ai-safeguards-legacy-admissions-transgender-health-care-rcna185031
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From the recognition of civil rights trailblazer Mary Bonauto receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal to the significant consumer wins against tech giants like Apple, this episode is packed with positive news that will leave you feeling inspired.
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https://news.yahoo.com/news/maine-civil-rights-trailblazer-receives-194704585.html
https://apnews.com/article/tesla-sales-2024-drop-electric-vehicles-69af17c4e606625694af8293db25b2f3
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/parents-push-n-y-support-care-medically-fragile-19986153.php
https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/apple-to-pay-us-95m-to-settle-lawsuit-accusing-siri-of-snoopy-eavesdropping-1.7163085
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/04/newspaper-crime-stories
https://electrek.co/2024/12/31/california-grid-100-percent-renewables-no-blackouts-cost-rises/
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Join us as we explore the courageous actions of healthcare workers planning a global day of action to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza, and the brave nurses in Medford, Oregon, standing up for better working conditions and fair wages. We’ll also shine a spotlight on Connecticut's Attorney General William Tong, who is ready to take on anti-immigrant policies, and the historic achievements of three LGBTQ women who have made congressional history.
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https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2024/12/26/delawares-newest-laws-in-2025/77212895007/
https://www.ijpr.org/health-and-medicine/2024-12-30/hundreds-of-medford-nurses-give-notice-to-strike
https://www.commondreams.org/news/doctors-against-genocide-protest
https://apnews.com/article/florida-black-history-desantis-african-american-education-8d14b055ddda651d2761dca30bba5600
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/-first-sue-opposing-trumps-desire-end-birthright-citizenship-personal-rcna184891
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/mcbride-randall-johnson-congressional-history-speaker-vote-rcna186051
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In today’s show, we celebrate President Biden’s bold move to block the sale of U.S. Steel to a foreign giant, ensuring the strength of American labor and industry. We also explore the hopeful efforts in Maryland to expand the Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s jurisdiction, aiming to negotiate lower drug prices for all residents.
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https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-blocks-nippon-steel-us-steel
https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2025-01-02/advocates-hopeful-to-expand-maryland-drug-affordability-boards-jurisdiction-this-year
https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/01/02/n-y--recreational-cannabis-sales-have-surpassed--1-billion
https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/12/reproductive-justice-organizers-find-new-ways-to-help-incarcerated-mothers/
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/50
65936-joe-biden-tribal-land-monuments-california/
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From a groundbreaking coalition of attorneys general fighting for accountability in the firearms industry to a revolutionary FDA-approved drug achieving a 100% remission rate for rectal cancer, this episode is packed with inspiring news.
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https://whyy.org/articles/delaware-new-jersey-attorneys-general-gun-dealers-safety/
https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/fda-approved-drug-achieves-100-remission-for-rectal-cancer/
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/30/michigan-landlords-cant-deny-renters-based-on-source-of-income/77332298007/
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/price-gouging-ban-longer-recess-on-deck-for-2025-legislative-session
https://www.commondreams.org/news/thompson-huffman-sued
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2025/01/01/kentucky-medical-marijuana-guide-to-navigating-cannabis-program/77378834007/
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From the groundbreaking $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs for Medicare recipients to Massachusetts lawmakers taking action to regulate pharmacy benefit managers and cap insulin costs, we explore how these initiatives are helping to make healthcare more affordable.We also delve into the legal drama surrounding Rudy Giuliani, who faces accountability for his actions, and celebrate the closure of One Heartland, a summer camp for HIV-positive kids, marking a significant public health victory. Plus, we highlight North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's historic decision to commute death row sentences, reflecting a shift towards a more just and equitable society.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicare-2000-prescription-drug-cap-january-1-2025-how-it-works/
https://newrepublic.com/post/189762/judge-rudy-giuliani-witness-list-trial
https://stateline.org/2024/12/30/how-states-are-spending-opioid-settlement-cash/
https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/2024/12/30/ma-lawmakers-send-healey-bill-to-cap-some-drug-costs-regulate-pbms/77328652007/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/minnesota-summer-camp-for-hiv-positive-kids-closes-down-because-there-arent-any-more/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/31/north-carolina-governor-commutes-death-row-sentences
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From a federal appeals court upholding a $5 million award against Donald Trump for sexual abuse, to Chicago schools receiving federal grants for electric buses, and a wave of minimum wage hikes across 23 states, we highlight positive stories that matter to the left.
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https://apnews.com/article/trump-carroll-lawsuit-defamation-trial-78e4196024539653a6de492312770ff2
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-schools-electric-bus-grants
https://www.commondreams.org/news/business-owners-celebrate-2025-minimum-wage
https://laist.com/news/education/california-bans-schools-from-forcing-teachers-to-out-lgbtq-students
https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-law-banning-binary-triggers-take-effect-critics-say-wont-reduce-crime
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/batteries/batteries-are-taking-on-gas-plants-to-power-californias-nights
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From rare conservative apologies to sanctuary city triumphs, massive medical debt erasure, and gender equity wins, it’s good news all around!
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Biden cements his legacy, Facebook faces justice, an Arizona Republican quits the GOP, and telemarketers lose their grip on our phones.
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Democratic attorneys general plotting resistance against Trump’s return, to Biden’s Amazon rainforest initiatives, California’s living wage for fast-food workers, and the conviction of a January 6 rioter.
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Historic wins for gender parity, housing justice, environmental preservation, and progressive social media alternatives.
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Some climate victories, a historic Senate win, and some courtroom twists that will make left-leaning listeners smile
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In today’s episode, we celebrate historic victories, bold resistance moves, and one NHL owner’s jaw-dropping act of generosity.
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Join host Beowulf Rochlen as he cheers on new consumer-friendly airline rules, the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” subscription policy, and a major win for Boeing workers. Plus, a surprising call from Nigel Farage.
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In spite of the bad news from the presidential election, we discuss victories for reproductive and workers’ rights in Missouri, a new minimum wage increase, and a monumental win for LGBTQ+ representation.
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In this Good News for Lefties episode, Beowulf Rochlen spotlights uplifting wins: vets stepping up as poll workers, a hospital using solar power to help patients with bills, and Kamala Harris’s vow to end the Gaza conflict.
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Good News For Lefties for August 5th, 2024.
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