Legal Wins and Housing Solutions

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, we start with a significant legal win in California, where a federal court dismissed a lawsuit from Donald Trump's administration against Los Angeles, affirming the city's right to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. City Attorney Heidi Feldstein Soto celebrates this ruling as a victory for community safety and the protection of vulnerable populations.Next, we explore a proposed New Jersey law aimed at transforming vacant shopping malls and underused office parks into affordable housing. This innovative legislation seeks to tackle the state's housing shortage while revitalizing struggling commercial properties, ensuring that at least 20% of new units will be designated as affordable housing.The episode also shines a spotlight on the recent successes of Democratic Socialists in major city mayoral primaries, with Janice Lewis George in Washington, D.C., and Nithya Raman in Los Angeles making headlines. Their victories underscore a growing demand for economic populism and a focus on the needs of the middle class.We then delve into exciting health news, as research reveals that COVID-19 vaccines significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues, particularly among older adults and those with pre-existing conditions. This vital information reinforces the importance of vaccination in protecting public health.Next, we celebrate pop star Charlie XCX's commitment to social justice, as she pledges to donate a portion of her ticket sales to the Transgender Law Center during her upcoming tour, supporting the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.Finally, we touch on labor news from Jackson, Mississippi, where transit workers have authorized a potential strike in pursuit of better wages, highlighting the ongoing struggles of workers across the nation.Today's stories:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/22/judge-trump-lawsuit-los-angeles-sanctuary-cityhttps://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2026/06/vacant-nj-malls-could-become-housing-under-proposed-law.htmlhttps://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5932183-democratic-socialists-dsa-political-change/https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5926083-covid-19-vaccine-cardiovascular-benefits/https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/06/09/charli-xcx-donating-portion-of-tour-ticket-sales-to-trans-charity/https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/jtran-union-workers-vote-authorize-004816894.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.