Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy

Social Security Saves, Vaccine Mandates Stand, Disney Rejects Bigotry & More – Democracy Triumphs!


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Welcome to Good News For Lefties, the podcast that delivers your daily dose of progressive victories. Host Beowulf Rochlen takes a deep dive into this week's biggest wins for the Left and democracy. We'll explore how public pressure forced the Social Security Administration to reverse cruel service cuts, examine West Virginia's surprising bipartisan rejection of dangerous vaccine exemptions, celebrate how one Idaho teacher's banned poster sparked a nationwide movement, analyze Disney shareholders' overwhelming rejection of anti-LGBTQ proposals, break down Oregon's groundbreaking tenant protections for immigrants, and marvel at Mattel's revolutionary Blind Barbie designed with disability advocates. Each segment provides in-depth analysis, historical context, and the progressive significance of these victories. Tune in for stories of resistance, solidarity, and the kind of good news that'll restore your faith in collective action.Positive, daily news for democracy lovers! 

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You can find out more about GNFL's daily news stories here:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/social-security-administration-leland-dudek-delays-walks-back-service-cuts-after-furious-pushback/

https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/03/24/west-virginia-house-rejects-vaccine-exemption-bill-a-priority-for-morrisey/

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/west-ada/article302544829.html

https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/disney-shareholders-reject-anti-lgbtq-proposal-hrc-1236343702/

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/03/24/senate-votes-to-outlaw-discrimination-against-oregon-tenants-based-on-immigration-status/

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/mattel-blind-barbie-down-syndrome

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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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