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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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:

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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:

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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:

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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:

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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:

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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
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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You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:
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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