Defending Press Freedom: A Win for Democracy

In this uplifting episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shares inspiring stories that highlight progress in America. From a significant court victory for press freedom to groundbreaking legislation protecting patients from medical debt, this episode showcases the resilience of democracy and the importance of a free press. Tune in for a discussion on the Montana STARS act, which aims to boost teacher salaries, and a proposal in Louisiana to regulate restaurant reservation sales. Plus, hear about a historic low in New England's power grid demand, driven by renewables. Join us for a dose of positivity and hope. 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://newrepublic.com/post/194265/donald-trump-huge-loss-shut-down-voice-of-america https://lailluminator.com/2025/04/22/louisiana-lawmakers-look-to-end-restaurant-reservation-trading/ https://montanafreepress.org/2025/04/22/montana-legislature-passes-100-million-bill-to-raise-starting-teacher-pay/ https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/22/wa-bill-to-keep-medical-debt-off-credit-reports-signed-into-law/ https://ctmirror.org/2025/04/22/ne-iso-easter-new-england-power-demand/ https://www.commondreams.org/news/our-revolution-primaries-democrats-david-hogg 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 Heinem, Aaron Watson, and Melissa Hart for production assistance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .