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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen brings you a series of uplifting stories that highlight the resilience of communities and the ongoing fight for justice. A recent CNN poll reveals that Donald Trump's economic approval rating has hit a new low, with only 31% of Americans expressing satisfaction with his handling of the economy. This comes as gas prices soar above $4 per gallon, placing financial strain on households across the nation.

In Minnesota, lawmakers are taking action against surveillance pricing practices that unfairly target consumers, with a coalition of grocery workers and legislators advocating for fair pricing legislation. Their efforts aim to ensure that everyone pays the same price for the same products, regardless of their financial status.

We also highlight a significant legislative win in West Virginia, where a bipartisan bill addressing the childcare crisis will become law without the governor's signature. This new law aims to stabilize childcare finances and expand tax credits for employers providing childcare, marking an important step forward for working families.

In Maryland, a bill to protect emergency abortion services has passed both legislative chambers and is headed for the governor's signature, ensuring that women can access necessary care without federal interference.

We share an inspiring story from California, where a groundbreaking study on basic income for homeless individuals shows promising results, with nearly half of participants no longer experiencing homelessness after receiving monthly payments.

Lastly, we celebrate the establishment of New York City's first Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA Affairs, led by Taylor Brown, a trans woman dedicated to advancing rights and protections for the LGBTQ community amid increasing national challenges.

For more details on today's stories, check the links in the notes for this episode. If you enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on your podcast platform, and share this episode with friends to help spread the good news!

For more about today's stories:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/03/donald-trump-approval-rating-gas-prices/89432382007/


https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-legislature-surveillance-pricing-groceries/


https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/wv-lawmakers-hallmark-child-care-legislation-becomes-law-without-morriseys-signature


https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/house-gives-final-ok-bill-codifying-guarantee-emergency-abortions


https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/universal-basic-income-for-homeless


https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/climate-papa-playdate

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