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Un-Retirement, Clean Energy, and the Freedom to Read Dec 17, 2024

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A judge’s surprise un-retirement foils Trump’s judicial dreams, California champions freedom to read, a historic land return to the Pokanoket Tribe, and a groundbreaking discovery in clean energy innovation.
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Justice, Protection, and Taxing The Rich! Dec 16, 2024

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We're diving into a legal victory against a Trump campaign official, celebrating the protection of monarch butterflies, and exploring how D.C. is revolutionizing child care.
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Overdraft Fees, Great State Budgets, and Trans Healthcare Dec 15, 2024

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From tackling overdraft fees to victories for healthcare access, housing, and LGBTQ+ rights.
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Pardons, Packaging, and PFAS Dec 14, 2024

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Trump Cronies and Free Art Dec 13, 2024

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Sorry, Big Grocery! Dec 12, 2024

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Trump Gagged, Elk Roam Free, and Librarians Fight Back! Dec 11, 2024

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From Trump’s gag order staying firmly in place to a landmark EPA ban on toxic chemicals, the free-roaming tule elk in California, and new legal tools for blue states to fight harmful policies. Plus, we highlight New Jersey's bold stand against book bans and a courtroom setback for Rupert Murdoch’s corporate dynasty.
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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
https://www.newsweek.com/supreme-court-wont-lift-gag-order-donald-trump-1997733
https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/epa-finalizes-ban-on-all-uses-of-notorious-cancer-causing-solvent-tce
https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/tule-elk-soon-roam-free-point-reyes-national-19960151.php
https://www.alternet.org/ruling-by-a-conservative-supreme-court-could-help-blue-states-fight-trump-policies/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/probate-commissioner-rejects-rupert-murdochs-attempt-to-change-family-trust-over-fox-news-media-empire-control
https://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/12/09/governor-signs-new-law-to-limit-book-bans-and-protect-librarians/
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Billion-dollar Payouts and Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment Dec 10, 2024

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Victories for consumer protection, LGBTQ+ rights, public health, and more. From billion-dollar payouts to scammed Americans to a breakthrough in ovarian cancer treatment, there's plenty to celebrate.
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Supreme Court Ethics, NYC Tenants, and Elon Misses Out Dec 09, 2024

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From Supreme Court ethics wins to NYC tenants dodging broker fees, a crackdown on corporate greed, and a healthy job market, this episode celebrates progress. Plus, listener shoutouts and more!
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Racial Justice and Environmental Strides Dec 08, 2024

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The latest victories for progressive causes and left-leaning hearts, from racial justice at the Naval Academy to environmental strides in Maine.
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