Good News For Lefties (and America!)

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--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--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--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--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--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--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--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--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--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--6256627/support.

We're diving into a legal victory against a Trump campaign official, celebrating the protection of monarch butterflies, and exploring how D.C. is revolutionizing child care.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

From tackling overdraft fees to victories for healthcare access, housing, and LGBTQ+ rights.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

We look at a historic clemency action, groundbreaking legislation holding gun manufacturers accountable, eco-friendly packaging goals, and a story about battling “forever chemicals.”Call or message us at 202-656-6271, or drop us a line at beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com.You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://apnews.com/article/biden-pardons-clemency-4432002d67334e6716c2776fd73f3cc8https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/11/house-panel-advances-bills-to-strip-gun-industry-immunity-protections/76920272007/https://apnews.com/article/packaging-waste-plastic-recycling-environment-new-jersey-5ae7fdb02ea0683c8341590de6559236https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/11/texas-ken-paxton-lawsuit-3M-DuPont-forever-chemicals-pfas/https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5036976-former-fbi-informant-accused-of-fabricating-biden-claims-agrees-to-plead-guilty/https://news.yahoo.com/news/unemployment-benefit-expansions-clear-hurdles-131532736.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

From holding bad actors accountable to expanding access to art, join us for ten minutes of positivity, justice, and left-leaning joy.Call or message us at 202-656-6271 or send us me an email at beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com.You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.alternet.org/wisconsin-criminal-charges/https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5035450-bipartisan-lawmakers-want-to-force-health-insurers-pbms-to-sell-off-pharmacies/https://www.adn.com/politics/2024/12/09/alaska-recount-reaffirms-ranked-choice-voting-and-open-primaries-narrowly-retained/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/10/michigan-democrats-business-groups-paid-family-medical-leave-sick-time-unemployment-minimum-wage/76896844007/https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/12/ban-on-flavored-vapes-cigars-and-menthol-cigarettes-proposed-in-michigan.htmlhttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/anonymous-3-5-million-gift-to-milwaukee-art-museum-provides-free-admission-for-children/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

From blocking corporate mega-mergers to advances in environmental sustainability.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.com.You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.alternet.org/judge-merger/https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cervical-cancer-deaths-fall-young-womenhttps://apnews.com/article/san-diego-county-trump-deportation-sanctuary-ee8603c35d2ee6700d1eda22139bcf88https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/12/09/oregon-gov-kotek-lawmakers-say-state-needs-to-keep-focus-on-housing-education-mental-health/https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/biodegradable-microplastics-beauty-productshttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/video-games/fortnite-gamers-refunds-epic-games-settlement-ftc-rcna183604Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

From Trump’s gag order staying firmly in place to a landmark EPA ban on toxic chemicals, the free-roaming tule elk in California, and new legal tools for blue states to fight harmful policies. Plus, we highlight New Jersey's bold stand against book bans and a courtroom setback for Rupert Murdoch’s corporate dynasty. Call or message us at 202-656-6271, or drop us a line at beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com.You can find out more about today’s good news stories here:https://www.newsweek.com/supreme-court-wont-lift-gag-order-donald-trump-1997733https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/epa-finalizes-ban-on-all-uses-of-notorious-cancer-causing-solvent-tcehttps://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/tule-elk-soon-roam-free-point-reyes-national-19960151.phphttps://www.alternet.org/ruling-by-a-conservative-supreme-court-could-help-blue-states-fight-trump-policies/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/probate-commissioner-rejects-rupert-murdochs-attempt-to-change-family-trust-over-fox-news-media-empire-controlhttps://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/12/09/governor-signs-new-law-to-limit-book-bans-and-protect-librarians/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

Victories for consumer protection, LGBTQ+ rights, public health, and more. From billion-dollar payouts to scammed Americans to a breakthrough in ovarian cancer treatment, there's plenty to celebrate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

From Supreme Court ethics wins to NYC tenants dodging broker fees, a crackdown on corporate greed, and a healthy job market, this episode celebrates progress. Plus, listener shoutouts and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

The latest victories for progressive causes and left-leaning hearts, from racial justice at the Naval Academy to environmental strides in Maine.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.

This episode highlights triumphs for progressive causes, from stopping unjust insurance practices to protecting water resources in the West. Bozeman bans plastic bags, Michigan tackles price gouging, and Medicaid expands abortion access in Illinois.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america--6256627/support.