# PM News: Missouri's Voting Rights Victory and Oakland's Immigrant Protections

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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: 2026-07-23T21:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

We start with Missouri's groundbreaking House Bill 1871, which restores voting rights to approximately 40,000 individuals on probation or parole. Next, we turn our attention to Oakland, California, where Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials are advocating for a new ordinance that would enhance protections for immigrants. GOP-Run Missouri Becomes Latest State to Roll Back Felony Disenfranchisement | Bolts Oakland leaders back expanding immigrant protections – NBC Bay Area 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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