In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shares a series of uplifting stories that highlight resilience and progress across the nation. We start with a significant legal blow to Donald Trump, as a federal judge has rejected his request to delay payment of a $5.8 million judgment owed to E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded damages after a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. This ruling reinforces accountability and justice for survivors of sexual violence.

Next, we explore a growing movement across the U.S. advocating for moratoriums on new data centers that support AI, reflecting a rare bipartisan unity among citizens concerned about the environmental and economic impacts of these facilities. Activists are rallying in states from California to Texas, pushing back against projects that threaten local resources and property values.

In a significant victory for privacy rights, the city of Woodburn, Oregon has removed its Flock Safety Cameras following community concerns about surveillance and potential misuse of data against immigrant residents. This decision marks a step towards safeguarding the rights of vulnerable populations in the face of aggressive immigration enforcement.

We also celebrate Washington State's groundbreaking WA Cares program, which has launched the first long-term care benefit program in the nation, designed to provide financial support for residents needing long-term care services. This initiative aims to ease the burden on families and ensure that all Washingtonians can access necessary care as they age.

Finally, we highlight New York City's ambitious plan to open $1,000 college savings accounts for every public school kindergartner, representing the largest program of its kind in the country. This initiative aims to help families build wealth and increase access to higher education, ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.

Today's Stories: 

Trump denied latest bid to delay $5.8m judgment payment to E Jean Carroll | E Jean Carroll | The Guardian
US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials | Datacenters | The Guardian
Woodburn — Oregon’s most Latino city — removes Flock cameras after audit confirms federal immigration agencies accessed data - oregonlive.com
How Americans view racial and ethnic diversity in the country and workplace | Pew Research Center
WA Cares Fund benefits open, launching nation’s first public long-term care insurance program
NYC approves $1,000 college savings accounts for all public school kindergartners


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