Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy
Beowulf Rochlen - A democracy advocate, daily news content creator, positive progressive, proponent of democratic principles, and all around lefty.
Positive, daily news for progressives and democracy! Democrats, Leftists, liberals, and democratic socialists welcome. A respite from troubling headlines in difficult times. Sure, read the bad news, but then listen to us! Send good news tips to beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com or 202-656-6271Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
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Nov 30, 2024 • 11min
Wins in Congress, Cleaner Lakes, and Listener Stories!
A Democratic victory in California, the smallest GOP majority in nearly a century, clean energy innovations in Lake Tahoe, and massive student debt relief for public servants. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 29, 2024 • 10min
Justice, Jobs, and Giuliani
From Maine’s bold staffing reforms for elder care to electric vehicle job creation and justice catching up with right-wing provocateurs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 28, 2024 • 9min
Green Energy, Worker Action, and Black Leadership in Congress
From California’s pledge to protect EV tax credits to a record-breaking Congressional Black Caucus, and even a powerful airport workers’ strike demanding fair wages, the victories are still coming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 27, 2024 • 10min
A Breath of Fresh Air
From holding Big Oil accountable to safeguarding vulnerable communities from toxic air pollution, and securing funding for job-creating tech innovations, there’s plenty to feel hopeful about.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 26, 2024 • 10min
Telemarketers lose their grip on our phones - thanks to the government!
Biden cements his legacy, Facebook faces justice, an Arizona Republican quits the GOP, and telemarketers lose their grip on our phones. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 25, 2024 • 9min
Statehouse Strength, Trailblazers, and the Power of a Simple Ask
From state-level Democratic wins buffering a GOP trifecta to Congress’ first transgender representative standing tall against bigotry, and even a surprising rise in successful salary negotiations, there’s plenty to cheer about. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 24, 2024 • 11min
Less Gaetz, More Grit, and Great News
From Matt Gaetz’s exit stage right, to Michigan’s CHIPS-fueled tech boom, to tuition-free college dreams in Texas—there’s plenty to smile about.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 23, 2024 • 10min
The Trump Minority
From shrinking Trumpian boasts to progressive victories in state courts, today’s episode of Good News for Lefties brings you upbeat highlights from a whirlwind of headlines.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 22, 2024 • 9min
Gaetz Gone, Carbon Low, Salmon Free
We celebrate the end of Matt Gaetz’s attorney general bid, the rise of low-carbon concrete innovation, and blue states building firewalls of reproductive health protections. Plus, some listener-inspired good news to end the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 21, 2024 • 10min
The FBI Stays Put, Google Gets Checked, and Democrats Stand Firm
A GOP roadblock to private FBI replacements, a DOJ crackdown on Google’s monopoly, Senators taking a stand on U.S. arms sales to Israel, and Democrats staying the course on trans rights despite setbacks. To listen to Love Doesn't Pay The Bills, go to LoveDoesntPayThe Bills.comGot 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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
