# Trump’s DOJ Stumbles, California Leads on Election Security

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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: 2026-07-09T09:00:17+00:00
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Duration seconds: 950

## Resource

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen delivers a refreshing dose of positivity amidst the political chaos. We begin with a significant court ruling as a federal appeals court slows down the Trump Department of Justice's attempts to access sensitive voter data from Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, marking a procedural setback in their ongoing efforts. This decision reflects a commitment to safeguarding voter integrity and reinforces the importance of due process in our electoral system. Next, we shine a spotlight on California's Governor Gavin Newsom, who is drafting a bill to make it a felony to seize ballots before they are certified, aiming to protect election integrity in light of recent controversies surrounding ballot handling. We also celebrate the incredible philanthropic efforts of Mackenzie Scott, who accounted for one-third of all mega gifts to charities last year, totaling nearly $7 billion. Her contributions are making a real difference in communities across the nation, supporting various initiatives from climate justice to education. In a listener-suggested segment, we highlight Chicago's groundbreaking Open Air Chicago project, which now boasts the largest air monitoring network in the country. This initiative aims to provide crucial air quality data, particularly in overburdened neighborhoods, ensuring that all residents have access to vital information about their environment. Lastly, we discuss the launch of Wyoming's Sunbucks program, which will automatically enroll over 37,000 children in a summer grocery assistance program, helping families ensure their children have access to nutritious food when school meals are unavailable. Today's Stories: In good sign for voters, court won’t fast-track Trump DOJ voter roll appeal…

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