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We discuss the recent Supreme Court decision halting the Trump administration's attempts to deport Venezuelan men from Texas accused of being gang members, highlighting the administration's disregard for due process. Plus, the ongoing nationwide protests against Trump's policies, emphasizing the growing mobilization of Americans. And, the rise in self-defense classes for the LGBTQ+ community as a positive response to the increasing threats against them. All this and a change in the format. But don't worry - it's still good news for progressives and lefties of all stripes! 

Positive, daily news for democracy lovers! 

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In this episode, we bring you a wave of positivity as we explore groundbreaking stories that highlight innovation and compassion. From researchers in Hawaii training marine fungi to combat ocean plastics, to Colorado hospitals reinstating gender-affirming care for youth, we celebrate the strides being made in environmental and social justice. We also discuss a lawsuit against Trump and Musk aimed at protecting our environment, and the incredible efforts of nonprofits in Maine to eliminate medical debt for struggling families. Finally, we spotlight a transformative housing initiative for homeless students in Los Angeles. Join us for a heartwarming journey through inspiring news!

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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]

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Welcome to Good News For Lefties, the daily news antidote for progressive hearts! This week, host Beowulf Rochlen—with his signature old-time radio charm and a dash of cheeky wit—delivers uplifting stories proving democracy, ecology, and people power are alive and kicking.First, universities nationwide defy Trump’s authoritarian crackdowns, forming mutual defense compacts to protect academic freedom, DEI programs, and student protesters from ICE raids. Then, Oregon’s gray wolves hit a historic population milestone—200 strong!—thanks to relentless conservation efforts (despite ranchers’ grumbling).In the courts, a federal judge smacks down Trump’s freeze on climate and environmental justice grants, safeguarding lead-poisoning prevention and green infrastructure. Meanwhile, blue states like California and New York double down on climate superfund laws and cap-and-trade programs, spitting in the face of federal overreach.Plus, heartwarming dispatches from the frontlines of community solidarity: a heroic ranch dog named Buford rescues a missing toddler in Arizona, and a Michigan town forms a human book brigade to save their beloved indie bookstore.It’s liberal, it’s leftist, it’s the daily news you actually want to hear. Share it, rate it, and remember: the future’s still worth fighting for.

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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]

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https://www.commondreams.org/news/campus-protest

https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-17/oregon-wolf-population-surpasses-200-for-first-time-in-8-decades

https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/ri-federal-judge-orders-trump-administration-resume-grant-payments-environmental-nonprofits

https://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/state-leaders-dismiss-trump-order-attacking-climate-policies/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dozens-searched-missing-2-year-old-arizona-desert-buford-dog-was-real-rcna201654

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/hundreds-of-volunteers-form-a-human-chain-to-get-9000-books-to-new-location-for-indie-bookstore/

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Welcome to Good News For Lefties, the podcast that delivers a hearty dose of progressive victories, uplifting stories, and left-leaning wins in these often-dark times.  In today’s episode: Alabama takes on corporate greed as grassroots activists score a major win against predatory Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), forcing Governor Kay Ivey to sign a law protecting local pharmacies—a triumph for democracy and healthcare access! Montana says "no more Styrofoam" in a bold move for public health and the environment, proving that even red states can embrace progressive policies when people demand change. Arizona bans harmful additives in school foods, putting kids' health over corporate profits—another win for evidence-based policymaking! A New York community rallies around an immigrant family detained by ICE, showing the power of solidarity in the face of injustice. Polling data reveals bad news for MAGA as Americans sour on Trump’s economic policies—could an impeachment be on the horizon? Tune in for all this and more, because in a world that often feels bleak, Good News For Lefties is here to remind you: the fight is far from over, and the left is winning more battles than you think.

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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]

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/cnn-data-guru-reveals-bad-trend-for-maga-americans-are-not-buying-what-trump-is-selling/

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/08/nx-s1-5354933/sackets-harbor-family-detained

https://archive.md/oqKbo

https://dailymontanan.com/2025/04/14/montana-moves-to-ban-styrofoam-containers-in-food-industry/

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/04/alabama-loses-a-pharmacy-a-week-ivey-signs-new-law-to-help-save-them.html

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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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In this episode of "Good News for Lefties," host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories that highlight the resilience of democracy, the fight for reproductive rights, and the power of community action. We discuss the recent court rulings that protect voting rights in Arizona and the alarming rise in book bans targeting LGBTQ characters and people of color. Plus, we celebrate the launch of Bookshop.org's new e-book platform, challenging Amazon's monopoly, and the innovative transformation of former border wall shipping containers into foster homes. Join us for a dose of positivity and inspiration as we navigate the daily news landscape with a leftist lens.

Positive, daily news for democracy lovers! 

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Lefties

Listen to our friends Jennifer and Dan of the Banned Camp podcast at BannedCampPodcast.com

Listen to This Week Again with Susanne Posel.

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]

More good daily news for democracy on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram.

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!

Thanks to Rosabelle Heine and Aaron Watson for production assistance.




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Tired of doomscrolling through the daily news? Need a dose of progressive victories to keep your spirits up? Welcome to Good News For Lefties, the podcast that brings you the brightest spots for liberal and leftist causes in America—because yes, good things are still happening! First up: Senate Democrats are moving to block Trump from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO—because apparently, some folks still believe in alliances. Then, AOC and fellow Democrats push to expand worker protections—take that, corporate overlords! Over in Oregon, the governor teams up with labor and education leaders to shield students from bullying and discrimination—because kids deserve safe schools, not culture war battlegrounds. Meanwhile, a federal judge just told Big Oil "no thanks" on a risky Gulf lease that threatened the Rice’s whale—score one for the climate! And finally, a pro-bono legal bootcamp is training the next generation of climate movement lawyers—because saving the planet requires more than just reusable straws.


Positive, daily news for democracy lovers! 

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Lefties

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Listen to This Week Again with Susanne Posel.

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://au.news.yahoo.com/senate-democrats-looking-block-trump-220826409.html

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

https://www.ijpr.org/education/2025-04-14/oregon-governor-joins-labor-education-leaders-in-effort-to-protect-students-from-bullying-discrimination

https://www.nola.com/news/environment/judge-oil-gas-lease-rices-whale-gulf/article_15a67c65-fd78-4c14-872a-54697a26ba37.html

https://grist.org/looking-forward/the-climate-movement-needs-lawyers-this-pro-bono-bootcamp-helps-connect-the-dots/

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Tired of doomscrolling through the daily news? Need a shot of hope for democracy, workers' rights, and progressive wins? Good News For Lefties is your antidote to despair! Join your host, Beowulf Rochlen—yes, that’s his real name—as he delivers uplifting, irreverent, and unabashedly lefty news with an old-time radio flair. In this episode: Bernie Sanders and AOC rally with Utah workers fighting for union rights, Utah’s GOP governor embraces free school lunches (take notes, red states!), California tells Trump’s election meddling to get lost, Alex Jones finally coughs up cash for Sandy Hook families, Hawaii turns surfboard waste into affordable housing, and Baltimore’s community fridge network fights food insecurity. Democracy isn’t dead—it’s just getting warmed up! Share this podcast with your favorite liberal, progressive, or leftist friend who needs good news in these dark times.

Positive, daily news for democracy lovers! 

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Lefties

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Listen to This Week Again with Susanne Posel.

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.commondreams.org/news/sanders-ocasio-cortez-utah

https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2025/03/26/utahs-free-school-lunch-program-is/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-defies-trump-order-certify-030935959.html

https://apnews.com/article/alex-jones-sandy-hook-shooting-infowars-60d5e76f5f9da99397667f6f7f03626e

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/riding-a-wave-surfboard-waste-turned-into-building-blocks-for-new-homes/

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/food-insecurity-baltimore-women-community-fridge-network/

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Strap in, progressives! Good News For Lefties is back with your weekly dose of resistance, resilience, and righteous wins. Host Beowulf Rochlen (weird name, great politics) serves up today’s juiciest lefty victories. In this episode: 16 states + D.C. sue Trump for yanking pandemic school funds (because starving education is totally a winning strategy). New Mexico goes full based with semi-open primaries and medical psilocybin (eat your heart out, DeSantis). Penguins declare trade war on Trump by selling pebbles to fight his Antarctic tariffs (yes, really). Illinois faculty avert a strike after standing firm against merit-pay nonsense. A Trump-voting beekeeper gets stung by his own side’s policies. And Utah unions rally to overturn a union-busting law because workers do in fact want rights accorded them in a democracy. Plus: Listener stories! Rate/review us on Apple Podcasts, share with your favorite lefty, and find us @GoodNewsForLefties on socials. Solidarity forever!

Positive, daily news for democracy lovers! 

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Lefties

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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.sfgate.com/politics/article/bernie-sanders-aoc-rally-los-angeles-20273031.php

https://apnews.com/article/trump-pandemic-relief-funding-states-lawsuit-e8b22caf1f2463085235d25af1d1b11b

https://www.yahoo.com/news/semi-open-primaries-medical-magic-035900053.html

https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-economic-policies-2671751464


https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/04/10/utah-labor-leaders-make-final-push/

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In this episode: The Social Security Administration backs down after public outrage over planned phone service cuts—a win for accessibility! An unlikely alliance forms as right-wing lawyers sue Trump over unconstitutional tariff overreach (even broken clocks, etc.). Colorado passes landmark gun safety laws despite NRA tantrums. Minnesota motel owners convert properties into affordable housing for the homeless. A heroic sea turtle rescue warms your damn heart. And the Patriotic Millionaires declare class war on oligarchs with a bold economic justice platform. Plus: Listener mail! Share this hope-fueled podcast with your favorite lefty, rate/review on Apple Podcasts, and find us @GoodNewsForLefties on socials. Democracy’s still breathing—let’s celebrate!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Lefties

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Listen to This Week Again with Susanne Posel.

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.axios.com/2025/04/09/social-security-cuts-doge

https://newrepublic.com/post/193612/donald-trump-lawsuit-tariffs-far-right-group

https://www.cpr.org/2025/04/10/polis-signs-detachable-magazine-gun-bill/

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/motel-transformation-homeless-minnesota

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/sea-turtle-rescue-florida-rcna199618

https://www.commondreams.org/news/patriotic-millionaires

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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!

Thanks to Rosabelle Heine and Aaron Watson for production assistance.

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Welcome to Good News For Lefties, the progressive podcast that brings you uplifting, democracy-affirming, and leftist-friendly daily news with a dash of wit! Host Beowulf Rochlen delivers your dose of liberal victories, resistance against authoritarian overreach, and heartwarming wins for workers, marginalized communities, and even our feline friends. In this episode: Blue states push back against federal attacks on DEI programs, standing firm for equitable education; California gig workers rally for union rights in a bold new labor fight against Uber and Lyft; Mayo Clinic workers reclaim their power by ditching a 50-year-old "no strike" clause; California moves to ban cruel cat declawing (finally!); LA schools defy ICE to protect immigrant students; and a Colorado rancher partners with conservationists to protect elk migration.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Lefties

Listen to our friends Jennifer and Dan of the Banned Camp podcast at BannedCampPodcast.com

Listen to This Week Again with Susanne Posel.

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://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/blue-states-reject-trumps-dei-ban/

https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/04/gig-worker-unionize-labor/

https://www.postbulletin.com/health/mayo-clinic-union-members-vote-to-open-possibility-of-a-strike

https://www.kron4.com/news/california/bill-prohibiting-cat-declawing-in-california-moves-forward-in-state-legislature/

https://www.rawstory.com/immigration-raids/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/elk-can-migrate-through-private-colorado-ranch-after-first-of-its-kind-deal-with-conservation-group/

More good daily news for democracy on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram.

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!

Thanks to Rosabelle Heine and Aaron Watson for production assistance.

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