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Trump Voter Shifts, and the Fight for Police Transparency
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, we start with a revealing poll showing that a significant majority of Trump voters are calling for an end to the ongoing conflict in Iran, highlighting a disconnect between the administration's actions and public sentiment.
Next, we celebrate the passage of House Bill 4138 in Oregon, which aims to enhance accountability within law enforcement by requiring clear identification during operations, a crucial step towards ensuring community safety and transparency.
We also spotlight the progress of offshore wind farms in the U.S., with key projects on track to meet construction milestones despite attempts to halt their development by the former administration, underscoring a commitment to renewable energy.
A listener-suggested story takes us to Boulder, Colorado, where a new art exhibit showcases the positive impact of a guaranteed income pilot program, illustrating how financial support can lead to improved well-being for community members.
Finally, we report on a judge's decision to stall the Trump administration's demands for race-based admissions data from universities, a win for states advocating against burdensome reporting requirements.
Today's stories:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/maga-iran
https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/seeing-masked-agents-oregon-streets-legislature-would-let-residents-respond
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/offshore-wind/offshore-wind-farms-race-toward-completion
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/boulder/boulder-art-exhibit-spotlights-impact-of-guaranteed-income-pilot
https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5786403-race-college-admissions/
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Next, we celebrate the passage of House Bill 4138 in Oregon, which aims to enhance accountability within law enforcement by requiring clear identification during operations, a crucial step towards ensuring community safety and transparency.
We also spotlight the progress of offshore wind farms in the U.S., with key projects on track to meet construction milestones despite attempts to halt their development by the former administration, underscoring a commitment to renewable energy.
A listener-suggested story takes us to Boulder, Colorado, where a new art exhibit showcases the positive impact of a guaranteed income pilot program, illustrating how financial support can lead to improved well-being for community members.
Finally, we report on a judge's decision to stall the Trump administration's demands for race-based admissions data from universities, a win for states advocating against burdensome reporting requirements.
Today's stories:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/maga-iran
https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/seeing-masked-agents-oregon-streets-legislature-would-let-residents-respond
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/offshore-wind/offshore-wind-farms-race-toward-completion
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/boulder/boulder-art-exhibit-spotlights-impact-of-guaranteed-income-pilot
https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5786403-race-college-admissions/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.