Daily news for Democracy: Protecting Immigrants, Nurses Win After Strike, Mental Health For Youth, and Fighting Elon Musk

From legal battles to protect Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants to the successful conclusion of a nurses' strike in Oregon, we explore how communities are coming together to advocate for democracy, social justice, and mental health support. We also delve into innovative approaches to mental health care, including peer mentorship programs and hip-hop therapy, showcasing the power of youth activism. Plus, we celebrate creative protests in national parks and a union's bold stance against corporate giants like Tesla. Join us for a dose of positivity and inspiration as we navigate the daily news landscape with a progressive lens.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LeftiesListen to our friends Jennifer and Dan of the Banned Camp podcast at BannedCampPodcast.comListen to a hilarious review of the events of the week on 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 [email protected] can find out more about GNFL's daily news stories here:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/haitians-tps-trump-deportation-lawsuit-boston-rcna194516https://www.labornotes.org/2025/03/oregon-nurses-end-46-day-strike-pay-and-staffing-agreementshttps://reasonstobecheerful.world/montana-peer-mental-health-support/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/hip-hop-therapy-high-schoolers-mental-health-rcna193900https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/national-park-protests-yosemite-webcams-20196304.phphttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/business/dealbook/aft-teachers-union-musk-tusk.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1E4.ki0L.QyADCBuZXsN1&smid=url-shareMore good daily news for democracy on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram.If you like Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner, What A Day, and Best of the Left, you'll LOVE Good News For Lefties!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.