From House Seats to Social Media Trials: A Bright Day for Progressives

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, we celebrate a significant political victory in Florida, where Democrat Emily Gregory triumphed in a special election for a state House seat, defeating a Trump-endorsed Republican candidate. This victory signals a shift in voter sentiment and emphasizes the importance of focusing on community issues.We also discuss a groundbreaking jury verdict in California, holding Meta and Google responsible for contributing to youth mental health issues due to their addictive social media platforms. This landmark case could set a precedent for future accountability in the tech industry.In New Mexico, another jury found Meta liable for endangering children, imposing a hefty penalty for misleading users about safety on its platforms. The ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle for child safety in the digital age.On the labor front, Portland Community College is nearing an agreement with its staff union to end a historic strike, highlighting the ongoing fight for fair compensation and working conditions in education.Additionally, we share a listener-suggested story about a new Colorado bill aimed at increasing affordable housing by allowing property owners to split their lots, providing more opportunities for homeownership in a challenging market.Finally, we take a look at the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, where liberal candidate Chris Taylor is leading in the polls, potentially extending the liberal majority on the court.For more about today's stories:https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-mar-a-lago-state-house-winhttps://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5746125/meta-youtube-social-media-trial-verdicthttps://abcnews.com/GMA/Family/meta-hit-375-million-verdict-new-mexico-child/storyhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/portland-community-college-reaches-tentative-020806365.htmlhttps://www.cohousedems.com/news/bill-to-create-more-affordable-housing-opportunities-passeshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/chris-taylor-polling-ahead-of-maria-lazar-in-wi-supreme-court-race/ar-AA1ZjHh3https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/14/kennedy-center-board-meeting-democrat?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_OtherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.