Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy Workers' Rights, Giving Back, Progressive Wins, Trump Loses to AGs, and an Oregon Unemployment Victory
Mar 9, 2025
19:57
Positive, daily news for democracy lovers! From a significant legal victory for Democratic attorneys general against the Trump administration's funding freeze to the inspiring generosity of a lottery winner and the transformative impact of MacKenzie Scott's donations, this episode is packed with good news for the left. We also discuss a groundbreaking bill in Oregon that would grant unemployment benefits to striking workers, showcasing the ongoing fight for workers' rights. Join us as we celebrate democracy, progressive values, and the power of community support in these challenging times.
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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 beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com
You can find out more about GNFL's daily news stories here:
https://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/dem-ags-score-legal-victory-over-frozen-fed-funds/
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-elon-musk-doge-cuts-2040452
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/broadway-wicked-lencia-kebede-first-fulltime-elphaba-rcna195345
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/lottery-winner-pledges-part-of-328-million-prize-to-nonprofits-winning-ticket-seller-does-the-same/
https://www.marketbeat.com/articles/mackenzie-scotts-nearly-20-billion-in-donations-has-had-a-transformative-effect-according-to-a-new-study-heres-how-2025-02-24/
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/03/06/bill-to-grant-striking-oregon-workers-unemployment-checks-moves-forward/
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If you enjoy progressive shows like Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner, What A Day, and Best of the Left, you'll LOVE Good News For Lefties!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
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 beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com
You can find out more about GNFL's daily news stories here:
https://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/dem-ags-score-legal-victory-over-frozen-fed-funds/
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-elon-musk-doge-cuts-2040452
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/broadway-wicked-lencia-kebede-first-fulltime-elphaba-rcna195345
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/lottery-winner-pledges-part-of-328-million-prize-to-nonprofits-winning-ticket-seller-does-the-same/
https://www.marketbeat.com/articles/mackenzie-scotts-nearly-20-billion-in-donations-has-had-a-transformative-effect-according-to-a-new-study-heres-how-2025-02-24/
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/03/06/bill-to-grant-striking-oregon-workers-unemployment-checks-moves-forward/
More good daily news for democracy on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram.
If you enjoy progressive shows like Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner, What A Day, and Best of the Left, you'll LOVE Good News For Lefties!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.