Lawyers Battle Trump, Gender-Affirming Care, Lower Utility Bills, and Rising Wages

It's positive, daily news for democracy! In this episode of "Good News For Lefties," host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a delightful mix of uplifting stories that highlight progressive victories and liberal advancements in America. From major corporate law firms joining the legal battle against Trump’s policies to a federal judge blocking discriminatory orders on gender-affirming care, the left is making strides in the fight for democracy and equality. We also explore how states like Colorado and Connecticut are lowering utility bills by curbing corporate lobbying, and Washington state’s ambitious plan to raise the minimum wage to $25 by 2031. Tune in for a dose of optimism and humor as we celebrate these victories for the left and for America!Listen to our friends Jennifer and Dan of the Banned Camp podcast at BannedCampPodcast.comListen to 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.reuters.com/world/us/major-corporate-law-firms-join-legal-battle-over-trump-policies-2025-02-13/https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/federal-judge-agrees-with-ag-rayfield-blocks-trump-order-on-gender-affirming-care/https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-gen-z-popularity-favorable-rating-yougov-2030595https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/utilities/colorado-and-connecticut-lowered-utility-bills-by-reining-in-lobbyinghttps://www.nbcrightnow.com/legislature/washington-state-may-boost-minimum-wage-to-25-by-2031/article_31004e46-e95a-11ef-bf2d-83805de3f77a.html More 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.