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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shares stories of accountability, organizing, community care, and efforts to protect workers and families ahead of the midterm elections. A Pennsylvania judge has held senior federal immigration officials in civil contempt after ruling they failed to follow court orders in the arrest of a man who had been ordered released from detention. The judge also criticized officials for withholding body-camera footage and providing inconsistent accounts of the arrest. The Democratic Socialists of America is weighing how to turn its growing membership and electoral momentum into national political power. Chapters across the country are urging Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028, and DSA’s national leadership has approved a process that could allow an endorsement early next year. Utah is bringing criminal charges against prediction-market company Kalshi and two executives, alleging the platform illegally offered and promoted gambling in the state. A federal judge previously ruled that Utah could enforce its gambling laws against the company. New Jersey hospitals provided $7.8 billion in free care, screenings, research, and other community benefits in 2024. The nonprofit facilities supported more than 90,000 community events and 42 million individual interactions with residents. Plus, a new Rhode Island student survey found declines in reported alcohol, marijuana, and vaping use, as well as improvements in students’ mental health and well-being. Etsy has also introduced rules for AI-generated product listings, requiring authentic product photos and barring AI-generated listings for sellers’ instructional materials. Beowulf also shares polling showing majority support in six key Senate states for blocking U.S. bomb transfers to Israel, and news of Maryland’s $25 million grant program to help safety-net providers care for uninsured residents. Read the stories linked in the episode description, and share this episode with a friend to help spread a little good news.