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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 12 MIN

World News: Rebuilding in Gaza, Seed Sharing in Kenya

from Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy · host Two Squared Media Productions, LLC

In this week's episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen takes us on a global journey to share inspiring stories that reflect progress and resilience in the face of challenges.In Brazil, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has halted a law that could have significantly reduced the prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro for his role in a coup plot, emphasizing accountability at the highest levels of government.The European Parliament has made strides for LGBTQ rights by voting to ban conversion therapy across the EU, following a citizens' initiative that gathered over 1.2 million signatures, pushing for necessary protections and legislative action.In Venezuela, the Panarosa mobile clinic is providing essential gynecological care to homeless women, demonstrating a compassionate approach to healthcare that restores dignity and meets the needs of vulnerable populations.Kenya's highest court has declared a law prohibiting seed sharing unconstitutional, affirming the rights of small-scale farmers and indigenous communities to diversify crop production and enhance food security.Amidst the destruction in Gaza, the Phoenix Library has opened its doors, offering a space for education and creativity, symbolizing hope and resilience for the Palestinian community.Lastly, Paraguay has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty, with a focus on job creation and social programs that link nutrition to local economic development, showcasing a successful model for poverty alleviation.Today's Stories: Brazil judge bars law that could reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence | Jair Bolsonaro News | Al JazeeraEuropean Parliament backs EU-wide conversion therapy banThe Bus That Brings Reproductive Care to Homeless WomenSeed-Sharing No Longer Illegal After Landmark Kenya Court Ruling Against Global Seed MonopolistsActivists and authors build Gaza's first new library from rubbleGrowth, jobs, and poverty reduction: Lessons from ParaguayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

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