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 10, 2024 • 5min
Big Wins, Big Hearts, and Big Moves
In today’s episode, we celebrate historic victories, bold resistance moves, and one NHL owner’s jaw-dropping act of generosity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 9, 2024 • 8min
Washington’s Climate Victory, Abortion Rights, and Crypto Scammer Falls
From Washington state’s powerful defense of its climate law, to voters across the country standing firm on abortion rights, and the FBI’s dramatic recovery of an entire town’s life savings from a crypto scam.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 8, 2024 • 7min
Wings, Wins, and Walking Away: Cash Refunds, Cancellations, and Collective Bargaining
Join host Beowulf Rochlen as he cheers on new consumer-friendly airline rules, the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” subscription policy, and a major win for Boeing workers. Plus, a surprising call from Nigel Farage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 7min
Measures For Good
From reproductive rights protections in seven states to minimum wage and paid sick leave wins in traditionally conservative areas, it's clear that in spite of Trump’s victory in the presidential election, many people are speaking up for change. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 6, 2024 • 7min
Light in the midst of darkness: Progress in the Heartland and a Historic First
In spite of the bad news from the presidential election, we discuss victories for reproductive and workers’ rights in Missouri, a new minimum wage increase, and a monumental win for LGBTQ+ representation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Nov 5, 2024 • 5min
Vets for Votes, Solar Power for Patients, and Peace Promises
In this Good News for Lefties episode, Beowulf Rochlen spotlights uplifting wins: vets stepping up as poll workers, a hospital using solar power to help patients with bills, and Kamala Harris’s vow to end the Gaza conflict.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Aug 6, 2024 • 8min
Google, White Dudes, and Immigrants
Good News For Lefties for August 5th, 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
