About this episode

The episode discusses recent legal victories and community actions that promote justice and resilience in various contexts.

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen highlights a series of encouraging stories that showcase the resilience of communities and the pursuit of justice. A federal appeals court has denied a request for an en banc hearing regarding the $83 million defamation verdict against Donald Trump in favor of E. Jean Carroll, marking a significant moment in the ongoing fight for accountability in cases of sexual misconduct. Carroll's attorney expressed hope for a swift resolution, emphasizing the importance of justice for survivors. In Michigan, the Supreme Court has adopted a groundbreaking rule to prohibit civil arrests at courthouses, protecting individuals from ICE actions while participating in legal proceedings. This move aligns Michigan with other progressive states and reinforces the right to fair access to justice. The Little Lake City School District in California has reached a tentative agreement to end a week-long strike, securing better healthcare benefits and additional support for special education students, demonstrating the power of educators advocating for their rights and the needs of their students. In Portland, city council members voted to block a…

People in this episode

Host: Beowulf Rochlen

Topics covered

• justice
• community resilience
• education
• politics
• local governance
• sexual misconduct
• environmental policy

Keywords

• E. Jean Carroll
• Donald Trump
• Michigan Supreme Court
• Little Lake City School District
• California parks
• community justice
• education strike

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan Supreme Court, Little Lake City School District, Live Nation

Places: California, Michigan, Portland

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