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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen highlights a series of encouraging stories that remind us of the ongoing fight for justice and progress as we approach the midterm elections. Kicking things off, a federal court in California has issued a significant ruling that halts Donald Trump’s proposed restructuring of the USDA, a victory for public workers and advocates who argue that the changes would harm farmers and consumers alike. This temporary injunction is a crucial st

A federal judge has ruled in favor of CNN, MSNow, and Politico, allowing them continued access to the White House as their lawsuit against the Trump administration unfolds. Additionally, a federal judge has determined that President Trump cannot unilaterally fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys, reinforcing constitutional checks and balances.

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a series of uplifting stories that remind us of the progress being made amidst the political climate as we approach the midterm elections. We begin with a look at Donald Trump's financial gains since returning to power, revealing public sentiment that questions his ethics and priorities. Meanwhile, California's SEIU Local 1000 is gearing up for a historic one-day strike, with overwhelming support from its members, highligh

Kimberly Gargoyle is stepping down as US ambassador to Greece after weeks of reports that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials. Links: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/13/kimberly-guilfoyle-ambassador-greece-step-down https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/12/chicago-hotel-workers-continue-strike-monday-they-seek-new-contract Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories as we approach the midterm elections. Kicking things off, a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting taxpayer-funded ads promoting Donald Trump, a significant victory for watchdog groups and a step towards fairer elections. In a positive turn for public safety, New York City reports record lows in shootings and murders, showcasing the effectiveness of community effort

We kick off with a significant ruling from U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, who has temporarily halted tree cutting at the historic East Potomac Golf Course, responding to concerns over Donald Trump's plans for the site. Next, we celebrate the re-election of Sean Fain as president of the United Auto Workers, where he secured over 68% of the vote. This Afternoon's Stories: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/12/order-halt-tree-removal-washington-dc-golf-course-trump https://www.commondream