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Resistance, Voting Rights, and Reading Books Jan 26, 2025

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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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
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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Trump Pardon Remorse and Hope For Homeless Moms Jan 25, 2025

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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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
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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Education Funding, Healthcare Access, and Powerful Truth-Telling Jan 24, 2025

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From education funding to health care access, this episode is packed with good news for the left.
Listen to our friends Jennifer and Dan of the Banned Camp podcast at BannedCampPodcast.com
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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
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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Birthright Citizenship, Animal Crossings, and Sing Sing Jan 23, 2025

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We cover the battle over birthright citizenship, helping wildlife across freeways, and DEI victories.
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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
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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DOGE is a FACA Jan 22, 2025

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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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
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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Pardons, Workplace Equality, and Corporate Housing Jan 21, 2025

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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.
Listen to our friends Jennifer and Dan of the Banned Camp podcast at BannedCampPodcast.com
Watch our friend Clark Reid at clarkreidsf.com
Got thoughts, ideas, or more good news to share? We’d love to hear from you! Call or message us at 202-656-6271, or drop us a line at beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com
You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
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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