Judge Blocks Trump’s Trans Military Ban, Gun Safety Victories, Abandoned School Turned Into Affordable Apartments: Good News for Democracy!

In today’s episode of Good News For Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen brings you stories of victories, progress and hope. From a federal judge blocking Trump’s ban on transgender military service to bipartisan victories for gun safety in Alabama and Oregon, we’ve got the stories that prove democracy is alive and kicking. Plus, we’re celebrating Pattie Gonia, the drag queen and environmental activist who’s been named to National Geographic’s inaugural “33” list for her groundbreaking work blending art, advocacy, and joy. Whether you’re a liberal, a progressive, or just someone who loves good news in these dark times, this podcast is for you. So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let Beowulf Rochlen deliver the good news… for Lefties… and America! Listen to our friends Jennifer and Dan of the Banned Camp podcast at BannedCampPodcast.com Listen to This Week Again with Susanne Posel . And listen to The Good Government Show with Dave Martin 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.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/mar/18/donald-trump-venezuela-deportations-white-house-immigration-us-politics-live https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/glenn-ivey-chuck-schumer-republican-funding-bill https://apnews.com/article/alabama-lawmakers-approve-glock-switch-ban-29dcf8bb54719f685931cbccace6e503 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/mar/13/oregon-appeals-court-rules-in-favor-of-voter-appro/ http://goodgoodgood.co/articles/abandoned-high-school-housing-renovation https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/pattie-gonia-national-geographic-33 More good daily news for democracy on Facebook , Bluesky , and Instagram . If you like Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner, IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, The MeidasTouch Podcast, and Pod Save America, 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 .