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Good News for Lefties senior producer Rosabelle Heine reports on the scene from Portland, Oregon. 

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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King brings a wave of positivity with stories that highlight the resilience and determination of individuals and communities standing up for democracy. We kick off with a landmark ruling from a federal judge in California, who has put a stop to the Department of Homeland Security's unlawful door-to-door inquiries that threatened the voting rights of U.S. citizens. This decision underscores the importance of protecting our electoral processes from intimidation tactics, especially in light of baseless claims of voter fraud. Next, we delve into the ongoing turmoil within the Republican Party as President Trump continues to stir controversy, this time by endorsing a divisive political ad that has drawn backlash from GOP members. His insistence on pushing this ad raises questions about party unity and the moral implications of such tactics, especially just weeks before crucial elections.

Then, we explore the implications of the DOJ's move to block mail ballots from over 20,000 individuals labeled as "likely non-citizens." California's robust defense argues that the federal government is overstepping its legal bounds and undermining the rights of voters. With the judge's previous rulings emphasizing the separation of powers, this case could set a precedent for how federal and state authorities interact regarding election laws. We then shift our focus to the NAACP's proactive measures to safeguard voter rights ahead of the midterms, establishing a legal war room to combat intimidation and ensure that every eligible vote counts. Their commitment to mobilizing over 6.5 million voters across the nation showcases the power of grassroots activism in the face of adversity. In an inspiring environmental initiative, we celebrate the Samish Indian Nation's efforts to restore bull kelp in the San Juan Islands, blending traditional ecological knowledge with modern science to revive a vital resource for their culture and ecosystem. Finally, we spotlight Ben Hogan's innovative Project Bike Leg, which repurposes discarded bicycle parts to create low-cost prosthetic legs for amputees worldwide. His selfless mission to make prosthetics accessible to all exemplifies the spirit of compassion and ingenuity in addressing global health challenges. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Judge orders Donald Trump deposition in defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11 | AP News

Thousands of California public employees begin strike over contract | California | The Guardian

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New report reveals Trump is too broke to pay farm bribes - Alternet.org

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spares death row inmate, citing doubts about evidence

Graduate Student Union Sets Second Strike for October 27 If Negotiations Fail | The Harvard Crimson

A record number of Native Americans are running in the 2026 midterms - The Washington Post

Rice University copper-aluminum filter can destroy "forever chemicals" 100 times faster | TechSpot

Savannah turned 160,000 cubic yards of mud removed from its harbor into an 8-acre island; birds built more than 300 nests there in the first season - DredgeWire : DredgeWire

 

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Trump Job Approvals and The National Economy

Maryland family turns 116-acre hunting farm into protected wildlife haven

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Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to limit transgender inmate healthcare

Early voting in Colorado outpaces 2022 midterm election | News From The States

Ohio groups take measures to protect voting during November midterm election | News From The States

11,000 acres of ancestral homeland returned to the Penobscot Nation | Maine Public

As monarch butterflies migrate for the fall, meet the Chicago woman trying to protect them | Butterflies | The Guardian

New law to help prison firefighters land jobs at Cal Fire - CalMatters

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Democrats have 11-point lead among likely voters as Trump’s approval rating craters – live

NYC congestion pricing policy linked to cleaner air in lower Manhattan

 

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U.S Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of Maine’s 72-hour waiting period law for gun purchases | News From The States

Judge halts Trump's proposed closure of Beltsville Agricultural Research Center - The Banner

OpenAI billionaire won’t make pledged $25 million donation to pro-AI super PAC after backlash

ICE releases San Francisco lawmaker’s staffer from detention

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Advance Climate Action and Protect Environment | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State

Martin Soto Went Out for Diapers. He Came Home Eight Months Later. – Mother Jones

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United Airlines CEO calls for national wealth tax to level the playing field

Illinois medical debt relief program surpasses $1B goal in two years | Capitol News Illinois

 

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Trump's approval rating hits record low in poll, midterms loom

California Law Gives Consumers the Right to Reach a Human Agent Instead of AI

Pittsburgh Water Launches Debt Forgiveness Program to Help Families with Rising Costs

Palm Beach GOP pulls support for candidate accused of sex abuse

San Francisco and Oakland Pass 45-Day Moratoriums on New Data Centers

WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 move to State Farm Arena in Atlanta to accommodate more fans | AP News

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