Democracy and the AP, Progressive Healthcare Wages, and Immigrant Rights

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you uplifting stories that highlight recent victories for press freedom, democracy, immigrant rights, and innovative community solutions. Learn about a federal judge's ruling that restores the Associated Press's access to presidential events, a legal battle for immigrant rights led by Mahmoud Khalil, and the brave healthcare workers in Connecticut demanding fair wages. Discover how Chattanooga is transforming empty classrooms into child care micro centers, and how Kenyan farmers are using beehives to protect their crops from elephants. Join us as we celebrate these inspiring stories that remind us of the power of community and resilience! 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 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.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ap-wins-access-to-white-house-events-after-judge-rules-government-cant-bar-its-journalists https://www.commondreams.org/news/mahmoud-khalil-columbia-university-2671726828 https://www.mcknights.com/news/after-4-year-deal-pushed-cna-wages-over-20-hourly-union-threatens-massive-strike-if-state-doesnt-do-more/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/child-care-micro-centers-classrooms/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-04-07-south-dakota-louisiana-voters-ballot-initiatives/ https://chicago.suntimes.com/food-and-restaurants/2025/04/08/restaurant-reservation-selling-apps-face-crackdown-under-illinois-bill 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! Thanks to Rosabelle Heine and Aaron Watson for production assistance. Progressive liberal leftist democracy daily news Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .