Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy Social Security Phone Victory, Right-Wing vs. Trump Tariffs & Patriotic Progressive Millionaires Fight Oligarchy
Apr 13, 2025
27:32
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!
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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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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://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
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.
Progressive liberal leftist democracy daily news
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.