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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 28 MIN

Judge Dismisses Trump's Harvard Lawsuit and Nebraska Court Upholds Voting Rights

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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King brings you a collection of inspiring stories that highlight the resilience of democracy and the power of community.We kick off with a significant legal win in Boston, where a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Harvard University, affirming the institution's commitment to protecting its Jewish students amidst political tensions.Next, we celebrate a victory in Nebraska, where a court rejected the Republican National Committee's attempt to block overseas U.S. citizens from voting, reinforcing the rights of citizens abroad to participate in elections.Turning to Minnesota, we report on record-breaking primary voter turnout, showcasing the state's dedication to democracy as over 1.1 million residents cast their ballots.We also discuss a critical conversation around child marriage sparked by a recent child endangerment case in Ohio, highlighting legislative efforts to protect minors from forced unions.In a heartwarming story, we feature Luke Holdsworth, a sign language interpreter who is making music festivals accessible for deaf fans, ensuring that everyone can share in the joy of live performances.Finally, we share the uplifting news of a generous anonymous donation that saved a vital senior services program in Pennsylvania, illustrating the impact of community support.Today’s Stories:Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Harvard - NPRNebraska court rejects RNC lawsuit against overseas voting - Democracy DocketMinnesota sets record for primary voter turnout - Minnesota ReformerChild marriage issue reignited after Ohio case - Utah News DispatchSign language interpreter brings Oasis concert to life for deaf fans - Positive NewsAnonymous donor saves vital senior services program - WTAEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

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