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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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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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From police unions expressing concerns over Trump pardons to groundbreaking initiatives for homeless mothers, this episode is packed with positivity.

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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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From education funding to health care access, this episode is packed with good news for the left.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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Join Beowulf Rochlen as he brings you the latest uplifting news stories that shine a light on progressive victories and initiatives

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 [email protected]

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

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-seeks-last-minute-moves-that-could-be-hard-for-trump-to-undo/ar-AA1xl67Y

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-climate-change-oil-gas-companies-7548dbfe5cb38a9174330602cbef42c2

https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/01/17/medicare-drug-negotiations-health-human-services/5781737129758/

https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/mckee-to-include-assault-style-weapons-ban-in-budget-proposal/

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-whole-foods-workers-rally-for-union-protections/

https://www.boston.com/news/health/2025/01/07/unitedhealthcare-insurers-to-pay-165-million-over-deceptive-practices/






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This episode covers everything from presidential clemency to wildlife conservation, and even a new holiday for New Yorkers.


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

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/17/biden-grants-clemency-to-2500-people-convicted-of-nonviolent-drug-crimes

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/33000-bucks-raised-to-rebuild-deer-shelter-for-alaska-wildlife-conservation-center/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/new-york-state-schools-lunar-new-year-official-holiday-rcna187820

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/15/24344741/usdot-southwest-airlines-lawsuit-chronically-delayed-flights-frontier

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/jan/16/bill-aims-to-prohibit-pharmacy-benefit-managers/?news-politics

https://www.fastcompany.com/91261294/starbucks-baristas-want-a-say-in-the-new-code-of-conduct-and-controversial-rollback-of-its-open-door-policy









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From civil rights advancements to animal welfare protections, this episode is packed with good news. 

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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 [email protected]


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

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5091399-joe-biden-equal-rights-amendment-constitution/

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/circus-animals-ban-cruelty-elephants-tigers

https://www.yahoo.com/news/microgrids-boost-grid-reliability-lower-113055782.html

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/17/trump-aclu-civil-rights

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/15/florida-recreational-weed-proposal/

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5091814-trump-inauguration-indoors-cold-weather-washington/


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From tax hikes on high earners to free college tuition plans, this episode is packed with uplifting stories that highlight progressive victories.

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 [email protected]


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

https://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/high-earner-tax-hikes-on-the-table-in-some-blue-states/

https://apnews.com/article/new-jersey-phil-murphy-abortion-pills-trump-0e93aac8651acdd2e57ab2f30131d4a9

https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/01/14/hochul-to-announce-free-tuition-plan-at-city-and-state-colleges

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2025/01/nurses-union-nixes-strike-reaches-deal-with-university-of-michigan-health-sparrow.html

https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/15/red-dye-3-fda-ban-food-additive-linked-cancer/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/national-parks/2024/12/31/wyoming-grand-teton-national-park-kelly-parcel/77357410007/




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