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

From court victories for librarians to reparations in Evanston, this episode is packed with uplifting stories that remind us of the good in the world. Got 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.comYou can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/reparations-evanston-il-transforming-lives-black-residents-rcna173534https://www.kut.org/health/2024-12-17/for-homeless-austinites-affordable-health-care-is-hard-to-find-ut-med-students-want-to-helphttps://electrek.co/2024/12/09/solar-storage-project-california-arevon-eland/https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/anti-trump-forces-network-aid-targets-incoming-administration-rcna184791?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-ushttps://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sheryl-lee-ralph-advocate-of-the-yearBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

From healthcare settlements to environmental wins, this episode is packed with good news for lefties and all Americans!Got 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.comYou can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.alternet.org/medicare-advantage-2670663596/https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/endangered-sea-otters-california-green-crabshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2024/12/23/hurricane-victims-can-get-tax-deductions-for-losses-amend-tax-returns/77092806007/https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/12/13/g-s1-38078/drowning-swimming-public-health-whohttps://www.cnn.com/2024/12/16/travel/air-travelers-disabilities-new-rule-dot/index.htmlhttps://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/senate-passes-hearts-act-promoted-by-damar-hamlin-to-fund-aeds-and-cpr-trainingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

From President Biden’s death penalty commutations to grassroots political innovation, endangered penguin recoveries, and a burgeoning Starbucks union strike.Got 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.comYou can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.rawstory.com/biden-commutes-sentences-for-37-of-40-federal-row-inmates/https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/critically-endangered-african-penguin-chick-denver-zoohttps://www.msn.com/en-us/family-and-relationships/general/science-says-sharing-good-news-can-not-only-make-you-feel-even-happier-and-more-fulfilled-it-could-also-reveal-who-your-real-friends-are/ar-AA1w1efwhttps://www.nasdaq.com/articles/starbucks-union-expands-strike-more-stateshttps://sourcenm.com/briefs/new-mexico-water-board-votes-to-protect-250-miles-of-river-and-stream-segments-from-pollution/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 includes a major consumer protection lawsuit, a historic union win, a groundbreaking drop in overdose deaths, and much more!Got 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.comYou can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/20/cfpb-jpmorgan-wells-fargo-zelle-fraudhttps://www.labornotes.org/2024/11/michigan-nurses-win-largest-union-election-yearshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/20/palestinian-americans-gaza-sue-biden-administrationhttps://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/health-and-medicine/2024/12/11/overdose-deaths-cdchttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/human-resources/sacramento-school-district-labor-union-reach-agreement-guaranteeing-retroactive-pay-raise/ar-AA1whUPthttps://www.alternet.org/house-republicans-defy-trump/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

From student debt forgiveness to domestic worker protections and beyond, this episode is packed with victories for progressivism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

Striking Starbucks baristas, groundbreaking environmental legislation, and a new era for repair rights in Oregon. Got 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.comYou can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/20/business/starbucks-strike/index.htmlhttps://kobi5.com/news/right-to-repair-law-empowers-oregon-consumers-starting-jan-1-260420/https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/biden-signs-coastal-habitat-conservation-acthttps://www.rv-times.com/oregon-ag-rolls-out-sanctuary-details-for-immigrants-before-trump-takes-office/article_adaefc7e-be32-11ef-a809-879155653cb4.htmlhttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/climatetech-finance/chart-us-sets-new-record-with-71b-in-clean-energy-investmenthttps://about.bnef.com/blog/lithium-ion-battery-pack-prices-see-largest-drop-since-2017-falling-to-115-per-kilowatt-hour-bloombergnef/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

From Amazon workers making history to groundbreaking climate rulings. Got 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.comYou can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/12/19/amazon-workers-strike/77082200007/https://apnews.com/article/wealth-tax-income-inequality-inslee-9c92cb8473e20317421bcd4c7d50d9a5https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/dylan-mulvaney-book-clubhttps://nevadacurrent.com/briefs/montana-supreme-court-affirms-decision-in-held-historic-youth-climate-case/https://sourcenm.com/2024/12/18/biden-signs-law-to-clean-up-abandoned-mines-across-the-western-u-s/https://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/michigans-minimum-wage-will-rise-more-than-any-other-states/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

Stories of medical debt relief, AI accountability, fair broadband pricing, and victories for transgender rights. Plus, the FTC takes on hidden fees, and Pennsylvania gets a dose of galactic confusion. Got 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.comYou can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://apnews.com/article/connecticut-medical-debt-erased-708b61e795cbb2b05cf6b2647de6927chttps://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/qa-rebecca-bauer-kahan-chair-of-calif-privacy-and-consumer-protection-cmte-2/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/big-loss-for-isps-as-supreme-court-wont-hear-challenge-to-15-broadband-law/https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/17/24323274/ftc-hidden-junk-fees-ban-hotel-ticket-priceshttps://dailymontanan.com/2024/12/17/judge-blocks-policies-keeping-transgender-montanans-from-changing-sex-designations/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2024/12/17/pennsylvania-doug-mastriano-tie-fighter-star-wars-drones-new-jersey/77047223007/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

A jam-packed episode of Good News For Lefties, featuring Trump’s immunity claims being shot down, New Jersey and Minnesota standing up to Glock, and goats saving Colorado from wildfire risks. Plus, a new bill in New York aims to keep AI green, and Kansas stops criminalizing voter engagement. Got 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.comYou can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-eligible-immunity-new-york-criminal-case-judge/story?id=116849299https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/kansas-agrees-to-permanently-stop-enforcing-law-that-criminalized-voter-engagement/https://thehill.com/homenews/5041821-supreme-court-peter-navarro/https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/grazing-goats-wildfire-mitigation-coloradohttps://www.timesunion.com/capitol/article/new-bill-aims-curb-environmental-impact-ai-data-19971462.phphttps://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/12/14/minnesota-new-jersey-sue-glock/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

A judge’s surprise un-retirement foils Trump’s judicial dreams, California champions freedom to read, a historic land return to the Pokanoket Tribe, and a groundbreaking discovery in clean energy innovation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.