Celebrating Wisconsin's Reproductive Rights, Key West's Community Trust, and Defending Privacy

We kick off with a monumental victory for reproductive rights in Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court struck down a 176-year-old near-total abortion ban. This landmark decision ensures that personal health care choices remain with individuals and their doctors, reaffirming Wisconsin's commitment to reproductive freedom and health care access. Next, we celebrate Key West's courageous move to void a controversial agreement that allowed local police to collaborate with federal immigration authorities. This decision, driven by community voices, underscores the city's dedication to inclusivity and trust, prioritizing the safety and dignity of all residents, regardless of immigration status. In a significant win for digital privacy, a California jury ordered Google to pay $314.6 million for collecting personal data without user consent. This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the fight for consumer rights, sending a strong message to tech giants about accountability and transparency in data practices. Connecticut is making strides towards a sustainable future with new climate legislation aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. These ambitious policies reflect the state's commitment to environmental stewardship and position Connecticut as a regional leader in climate action. Listeners will be inspired by a listener-suggested story highlighting a multi-state lawsuit aimed at protecting Medicaid recipients' personal health information from being used for immigration enforcement. This coalition of states is standing firm against the misuse of sensitive data, reaffirming the importance of privacy and equitable access to healthcare. Finally, California is poised to make history by moving toward fair compensation for incarcerated firefighters during active fire emergencies, a significant step towards justice and dignity in the state's emergency response system. Join us for this uplifting episode filled with stories of advocacy, resilience, and the belief that positive change is possible! 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 more about this week's stories here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/30/musk-warns-republicans-voting-for-trump-mega-bill/84422289007/ https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/gov-kotek-launches-new-agency-to-fast-track-housing-construction/ https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/national-park-trump-feedback-forms https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/eo14253.htm https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-selects-four-organizations-receive-37-million-grants-assist-farmers-nutrient https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070125_foxx_profile/in-cd7-special-election-democrat-deja-foxx-says-she-represents-new-generation-political-leaders/ https://www.pressherald.com/2025/06/30/maine-other-states-consider-forming-regional-vaccine-advisory-group/ More good daily news for democracy on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram. Thanks to Rosabelle Heine and Aaron Watson for production assistance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .