Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy

Ghost Guns Busted, Drag Shows Thrive, & Tiny Homes for Vets: Progressive Wins!


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Tired of doomscrolling through the latest assaults on democracy? Need a daily news fix that doesn’t leave you screaming into your reusable tote bag? Welcome to Good News For Lefties, the podcast where host Beowulf Rochlen delivers uplifting, liberal-friendly headlines with a side of cheeky charm. This episode packs a powerhouse of lefty victories: The Supreme Court (yes, that Supreme Court) upholds Biden-era ghost gun regulations, a federal judge smacks down Texas A&M’s drag show ban, Colorado House Democrats pass a landmark firearm safety bill, Connecticut moves to ban plastic pollution, high schoolers build a tiny home village for homeless vets, and Down syndrome care gets a revolutionary lifeline. Democracy isn’t dead—it’s just fighting back!  Positive, daily news for democracy lovers! 

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If you have 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 [email protected]

You can find out more about GNFL's daily news stories here:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/26/politics/ghost-guns-supreme-court/index.html

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/federal-judge-blocks-texas-am-drag-ban

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/03/24/colorado-gun-control-semiautomatic-firearms-bill-legislature/

https://insideinvestigator.org/ct-lawmakers-move-to-ban-plastic-utensils-styrofoam-food-containers/

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/students-build-tiny-homes-for-veterans

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/down-syndrome-life-expectancy-good-news

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If you like Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner, IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, The MeidasTouch Podcast, and Pod Save America, you'll LOVE Good News For Lefties!



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