# Court Rules Against Trump, and Vaccines Win in New Hampshire Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/court-rules-against-trump-and-vaccines-win-in-new-hampshire Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/court-rules-against-trump-and-vaccines-win-in-new-hampshire.md Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465) Published: 2026-05-11T09:00:18+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/court-rules-against-trump-and-vaccines-win-in-new-hampshire--71928497 Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71928497/good_news_for_lefties_051126_mixdown_1.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/episodes/court-rules-against-trump-and-vaccines-win-in-new-hampshire Duration seconds: 994 ## Resource In this episode of Good News for Lefties, Beowulf Rochlen sheds light on a series of positive developments that showcase resilience and progress across the nation. A federal judge has ruled against Donald Trump's controversial Department of Government Efficiency, deeming their mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants illegal, particularly criticizing their reliance on ChatGPT for decision-making. This ruling is a significant win for the arts and humanities community, reaffirming the importance of thoughtful governance. In New Hampshire, the Senate has rejected a bill aimed at eliminating essential vaccine requirements for schoolchildren, showcasing a commitment to public health amid ongoing anti-vaccine sentiments. As negotiations heat up, the Long Island Railroad union is advocating for fair pay increases just days before a potential strike, highlighting the ongoing struggles for workers' rights in the face of rising living costs. Meanwhile, a new bill in Colorado allows residents to sue federal officials for improper immigration enforcement, reflecting a growing push for accountability in immigration practices. A recent Pew Research study reveals that a majority of Americans support stricter environmental regulations, signaling a shift toward greater public awareness and advocacy for sustainability. Lastly, a thought-provoking billboard in Des Moines encourages supporters of Donald Trump to reconsider their involvement in the MAGA movement, fostering dialogue and reflection on political beliefs. Today's Stories: DOGE's ChatGPT-driven mass grant purge deemed illegal in scathing order - Raw Story Anti-vax bills peter out in New Hampshire State House | News From The States Unions and MTA resume talks as LIRR strike threat looms on May 16 - ABC7… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/episodes/court-rules-against-trump-and-vaccines-win-in-new-hampshire/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/court-rules-against-trump-and-vaccines-win-in-new-hampshire.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.