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DOJ's Losing Streak and Ossoff's Momentum
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a series of encouraging stories that highlight progress and resilience across the nation. We start with a significant legal setback for the Department of Justice, as a federal judge appointed by Donald Trump dismisses yet another lawsuit aimed at accessing voter registration records, marking the DOJ's record at 0 for 17 in these cases. This ruling underscores the ongoing challenges in safeguarding voting rights amidst political maneuvering. Next, we spotlight Georgia's Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, who holds a promising nine-point lead over Republican challenger Mike Collins in the upcoming midterm elections, indicating a strong position for Democrats in a key battleground state. In Oregon, tensions rise as system operators for Portland General Electric prepare to strike, potentially impacting power supply during the critical wildfire season. The union's push for fair contracts highlights the ongoing fight for workers' rights in essential services. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency makes a commendable decision by halting a permit that would have allowed data centers to discharge wastewater into local waterways, responding to overwhelming public opposition and prioritizing environmental health. A listener-suggested story from Bert in Monterey, California, reveals that Citizens Bank is severing ties with private prison companies, marking a significant win for advocates against the financing of human suffering tied to immigration detention. Finally, we discuss a federal judge's rebuke of the government's attempt to compel New York Times reporters to reveal their sources, a victory for press freedom amid ongoing tensions between the media and the Trump administration. Today's Stories: DOJ los…