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From historic settlements for LGBTQ veterans to groundbreaking legislation for pregnant workers, this episode is packed with positivity. 

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https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-ceasefire-334ecc4420fe3b6fce9f7a27ca886b65

https://apnews.com/article/pregnancy-paid-leave-new-york-722af41d72a2a85261921493500ba944

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/lgbtq-veterans-pentagon-settlement-discharges-1235226861/

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2025-01-14/wilcox-medical-center-nurses-on-strike

https://www.pressherald.com/2025/01/13/maine-house-speaker-unveils-bill-to-ease-health-care-workforce-shortage/

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/10/democratic-legislative-staff-in-washington-approve-first-ever-contract/



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From the special counsel's report on Donald Trump's election interference to the Supreme Court's upholding of Native American voting rights, we explore the progress being made in the political landscape.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/special-counsel-report-trump-partially-released/

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-north-dakota-legislative-redistricting-1f30afc39d4afbd1cb5303a15df8c841

https://crooksandliars.com/2025/01/jennifer-rubin-leaves-wapo-blames-bezos

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/despite-collapse-of-his-forgiveness-plan-millions-had-student-loans-canceled-under-biden

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-handgun-laws-supreme-court-Y6OKAWEG4FAELITA5KSP6HJ2IE/

https://www.commondreams.org/news/justice-democrats





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From climate accountability in New York to community victories in Philadelphia, this episode is packed with good news that will make you smile.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S212/amendment/A

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298353978.html

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-turn-industrial-waste-into-batteries-for-storing-renewable-energy/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/urban-infrastructure/public-buildings-and-spaces/in-chinatown-joy-and-relief-as-sixers-abandon-plan-to-build-an-arena-on-the-neighborhood-s-southern-edge/ar-BB1rkLAZ

https://www.phillyvoice.com/new-jersey-bald-eagle-osprey-removed-endangered-species-list-njdep/amp/






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From the New Mexico Supreme Court's landmark ruling protecting access to abortion pills to dockworkers securing a labor deal that safeguards jobs, this episode is packed with stories that inspire hope and action.

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ttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/10/new-mexico-supreme-court-abortion

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/port-workers-strike-averted-again/

https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/01/bills-opening-michigan-governor-lawmakers-to-foia-a-top-priority-for-senate-democrats.html

https://www.yahoo.com/news/5-000-providence-nurses-doctors-140003001.html

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/09/media/fox-corp-smartmatic-election-lawsuit-murdoch/index.html

https://missouriindependent.com/2025/01/02/kansas-citys-new-wellness-court-to-help-those-with-mental-health-disorders-addiction/







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From impressive job growth, to the courageous actions of blue states standing up against book bans, this episode is packed with heartening developments.

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https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/01/10/universal-free-school-meals-

https://apnews.com/article/joseph-de-soto-west-virginia-terroristic-threats-c830d760b60aae9266aa36a395e4a356

https://apnews.com/article/special-election-virginia-senate-house-congress-49a6fd4c2437b503d7b528612acddbe1

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/10/us-december-jobs-report

https://www.reuters.com/legal/ex-fbi-informant-who-fabricated-claims-about-bidens-sentenced-6-years-2025-01-08/

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/library-protections-book-bans

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We explore a range of heartening developments, from the Biden-Harris Administration's robust response to the wildfires in California to the historic reunion of major labor unions preparing to defend workers' rights.

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

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/09/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-continues-to-support-life-saving-wildfire-response-efforts-in-california/

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/seiu-union-joins-forces-afl-cio-second-trump-term-looms-rcna186912

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/08/biden-veterans-benefits-burn-pits-cancer/77509632007/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erinspencer1/2025/01/08/a-womens-monument-is-finally-coming-to-the-national-mall/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/05/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-womens-suffrage-national-monument-location-act/

https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-signs-laws-lowering-health-care-costs-and-strengthening-oversight

https://coloradosun.com/2025/01/08/colorado-semiautomatic-detachable-magazine-gun-ban/




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From housing reforms to labor rights, this episode is packed with positive developments that inspire hope and action.

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

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/09/supreme-court-trump-hush-money-sentencing-decision-00197432

https://stateline.org/2025/01/09/a-slew-of-new-housing-laws-take-effect-this-month-to-streamline-building-protect-tenants/

https://www.commondreams.org/news/wisconsin-ballot-measures

https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/new-enzyme-discovery-offers-hope-for-millions-of-diabetes-patients/

https://www.commondreams.org/news/ev-workers-uaw

https://www.propublica.org/article/justice-department-sues-landlords-alleged-price-fixing-realpage-rent

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From the Department of Justice's plans to release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on election integrity to a judge holding Rudy Giuliani accountable for his false claims, we celebrate the triumphs of justice.

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https://www.commondreams.org/news/jack-smith-report-on-trump

https://www.reuters.com/legal/judge-finds-giuliani-civil-contempt-over-2020-election-case-2025-01-06/

https://www.opb.org/article/2025/01/01/new-laws-oregon-2025/ - cleaner investments

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/protecting-reproductive-health-data-state-laws-against-geofencing-2025-01-02/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/network-of-ai-monitors-detected-77-wildfires-in-california-this-year-before-a-911-call-had-been-made-for-any/

https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/news/15518/39829#:~:text=Friday%2C%20December%2027%2C%202024&text=Paul%2C%20MN%20%2D%20As%20part%20of,use%20of%20epinephrine%20auto%2Dinjectors.




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In this episode, we celebrate significant strides in social justice, labor rights, environmental restoration, and economic security.

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

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/business/medical-debt-credit-reports-ban-biden/index.html

https://wtop.com/national/2025/01/with-strike-looming-longshoremen-and-management-return-to-negotiations/

https://news3lv.com/news/local/comedians-ticket-sales-increase-after-canceling-virgin-hotel-show-amid-union-strike

https://coloradosun.com/2024/12/27/lahaina-breadfruit-tree-forest-fire-fort-collins-lab/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-security-fairness-act-signed-by-president-biden/

https://www.wmar2news.com/homepage-showcase/marine-vet-and-local-clinician-help-pass-law-for-more-access-to-prosthetics-in-maryland

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Whether it’s Biden’s bold move to ban offshore drilling, local efforts to reduce plastic waste, or ending legacy admissions, this podcast is your go-to source for stories that uplift and inspire.

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

https://www.commondreams.org/news/joe-biden-offshore-drilling

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/plastic-bag-reduction-act-annapolis-maryland/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mike-johnson-may-speaker-democrats-224830994.html

https://inthesetimes.com/article/amazon-strike-slowed-packages-boosted-warehouse-unions

https://www.wmdt.com/2024/07/hb-311-passed-how-this-will-help-reduce-gun-violence-on-college-campuses/

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-laws-2025-ai-safeguards-legacy-admissions-transgender-health-care-rcna185031



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