Historic Resistance, Progressive Victories, and Youth Activism – Good News For Democracy

In a political landscape often dominated by disheartening headlines, Good News For Lefties offers a vital counter-narrative—highlighting the victories, resilience, and forward momentum of progressive movements. Hosted by Beowulf Rochlen, this podcast delivers in-depth analysis of the week’s most significant wins for the left, from legislative resistance to grassroots activism. This episode covers: Sen. Cory Booker’s historic 22-hour Senate speech, a defiant stand for democracy against Trump’s agenda that broke a segregationist’s record. A major defeat for Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, as voters reject all four of his far-right constitutional amendments. California’s rapid expansion of EV infrastructure, adding over 26,000 chargers in six months to meet ambitious climate goals. University of Oregon faculty securing a strong tentative agreement, averting a strike and winning key concessions. 15-year-old Nihal Tammana’s environmental leadership, recycling 625,000 batteries and inspiring a global youth movement. For progressives seeking hope, strategy, and proof that collective action works, Good News For Lefties is your essential weekly update. It's positive, daily news for democracy lovers! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Lefties Listen to Love Doesn't Pay The Bills with Lisa Tschudi. 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.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/columbia-protester-yunseo-chung-sues-trump-administration-prevent-depo-rcna197927 https://lailluminator.com/2025/03/29/louisiana-amendments-3/ https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/03/20/california-ev-chargers-increase-statewide https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-03-19/usc-urban-trees-study-carbon-dioxide-essential-california https://www.kgw.com/article/news/education/university-of-oregon-faculty-union-strike-tentative-agreement/283-f07fcce9-f1ce-4058-a26f-e146fc903bdc https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/boy-starts-nonprofit-and-recycles-625000-batteries-by-age-15-with-hundreds-of-youth-joining-in/ 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 .