Grassroots Triumphs: Workers’ Rights and Environmental Wins

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories that highlight the resilience of progress in America. We start with the inspiring release of Mohsen Madawi, a Palestinian student who faced deportation for his activism, showcasing a powerful stand against injustice. Governor Katie Hobbs' veto of an Arizona bill aimed at enforcing ICE detainers further emphasizes the importance of local governance in immigration matters. In Louisiana, a proposed tax increase on sports gambling aims to support college athletics and addiction services, reflecting a commitment to public welfare.Additionally, labor groups in Utah are mobilizing to repeal a regressive law that stripped workers of their collective bargaining rights, demonstrating the power of grassroots activism. We also share heartening news about the recovery of endangered sea turtle populations due to conservation efforts, highlighting the impact of environmental protections. Finally, Hawaii's legislature has approved a groundbreaking green fee to protect its natural resources, marking a significant step in environmental sustainability. Join us for this episode filled with hope, progress, and the reminder that positive change is possible! 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: commondreams.org/news/mohsen-mahdawi-columbia azmirror.com/2025/04/18/hobbs-vetoes-republican-bill-that-would-have-brought-ice-agents-into-arizona-schools https://lailluminator.com/2025/04/28/sports-gambling-tax-could-double-in-louisiana-to-fund-college-athletics/ https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/04/28/anti-union-law-referendum/ https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/endangered-sea-turtle-populations-show-signs-recovery-half-world-surve-rcna201788 https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/hawai%ca%bbi-legislature-takes-historic-step-to-approve-a-visitor-green-fee/ 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, 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 .