# PM News: Crime Rates Drop and Trans Rights Triumphs

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-07-15T21:00:02+00:00
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We begin with a remarkable prediction from crime data analyst Jeff Asher, who indicates that the United States is on track to achieve its lowest murder rate ever recorded in 2025, with early data showing a notable decline in violent crime. Next, we explore Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's recent signing of bills designed to protect the privacy of transgender individuals. U.S. murder rate approaches a record low : NPR IL Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Protecting Trans Patients By Removing Testosterone from Govt. Monitoring Program Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

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