March 7, 2025
Progressive WIns: Bernie and Al Green Strike Back, Court Won't Help Trump, Bus Union Strikes
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Positive, daily news for progressives! From the Supreme Court's decision to uphold foreign aid funding to Bernie Sanders' call for solidarity against oligarchy, we explore the progressive victories that inspire hope. We also celebrate the courageous actions of Rep. Al Green, the fight for gender-affirming care, the Baton Rouge bus workers' strike for better wages, and the transformation of a blighted motel into a shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Join us for a dose of positivity and progressive news that reminds us of the power of collective action and compassion in these challenging times. 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.commondreams.org/news/is-the-us-an-oligarchy https://www.commondreams.org/news/al-green-protest-medicaid-trump https://www.npr.org/2025/03/05/nx-s1-5309498/scotus-usaid-news https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/judge-blocks-trump-order-funding-institutions-gender-affirming-care-rcna194800 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/cats-strike-affects-baton-rouge-public/article_4044918c-f85a-11ef-89de-5bd0334c39fe.html https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/the-alvarado-motel-to-homeless-housing-los-angeles More good daily news for democracy on Facebook , Bluesky , and Instagram . If you like Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner, What A Day, and Best of the Left, you'll LOVE Good News For Lefties! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .