August 2, 2025 • 19 mins
In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen showcases a series of uplifting stories that remind us of the positive strides being made across America. We start with Pennsylvania's lawmakers who are gearing up to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at establishing comprehensive guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. This initiative seeks to protect patient rights by ensuring that human oversight is integral to AI-driven decisions, especially those affecting insurance and medical care.
Next, we highlight the ongoing negotiations between Stater Brothers Markets and the United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents thousands of employees. Following a significant strike authorization vote, union members are advocating for better wages, healthcare, and working conditions, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment for workers and a better customer experience.
We also celebrate Chappell Roan's upcoming concert series, "Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things," which aims to support trans youth through direct donations from ticket sales. This tour not only showcases Roan's commitment to community engagement but also emphasizes the importance of accessible entertainment for fans.
In a significant development for solar energy, new analysis suggests that DIY solar plus battery systems can provide an affordable alternative for homeowners looking to bypass the high costs and barriers traditionally associated with rooftop solar installations. This innovative approach empowers individuals to harness renewable energy without complicated regulations.
A listener-suggested story from Ellen in Virginia highlights the community's successful push against Amazon's proposed data center, demonstrating the power of grassroots advocacy in preserving local character and promoting sustainable development. This victory reflects a broader movement towards responsible land use planning.
We also discuss the innovative detention hike program at Morse High School in Bath, Maine, which transforms traditional detention into a restorative experience by allowing students to explore nature while reflecting on their actions. This initiative fosters emotional resilience and personal growth among students.
Join us for this inspiring episode filled with stories of progress, community action, and the belief that change is possible and happening every day across America!
If you have thoughts, ideas, or more good news to share, we’d love to hear from you! Call or message us at 202-656-6271 or drop us a line at beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com.
More about today's stories here:
https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2025/07/pa-house-ai-guardrails-health-care/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/stater-bros-employees-to-resume-contract-talks-today/3756523/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/25/chappell-roan-us-concerts-trans/
https://prospect.org/environment/2025-07-28-far-cheaper-way-to-do-rooftop-solar/
https://virginiamercury.com/2025/07/28/amazon-pulls-louisa-county-data-center-proposal-after-strong-resistance/
https://www.mainepublic.org/education-news/2025-06-18/in-bath-students-choose-a-hike-over-detention
More good daily news for democracy on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram.
Thanks to Rosabelle Heine and Aaron Watson for production assistance.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
Next, we highlight the ongoing negotiations between Stater Brothers Markets and the United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents thousands of employees. Following a significant strike authorization vote, union members are advocating for better wages, healthcare, and working conditions, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment for workers and a better customer experience.
We also celebrate Chappell Roan's upcoming concert series, "Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things," which aims to support trans youth through direct donations from ticket sales. This tour not only showcases Roan's commitment to community engagement but also emphasizes the importance of accessible entertainment for fans.
In a significant development for solar energy, new analysis suggests that DIY solar plus battery systems can provide an affordable alternative for homeowners looking to bypass the high costs and barriers traditionally associated with rooftop solar installations. This innovative approach empowers individuals to harness renewable energy without complicated regulations.
A listener-suggested story from Ellen in Virginia highlights the community's successful push against Amazon's proposed data center, demonstrating the power of grassroots advocacy in preserving local character and promoting sustainable development. This victory reflects a broader movement towards responsible land use planning.
We also discuss the innovative detention hike program at Morse High School in Bath, Maine, which transforms traditional detention into a restorative experience by allowing students to explore nature while reflecting on their actions. This initiative fosters emotional resilience and personal growth among students.
Join us for this inspiring episode filled with stories of progress, community action, and the belief that change is possible and happening every day across America!
If you have thoughts, ideas, or more good news to share, we’d love to hear from you! Call or message us at 202-656-6271 or drop us a line at beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com.
More about today's stories here:
https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2025/07/pa-house-ai-guardrails-health-care/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/stater-bros-employees-to-resume-contract-talks-today/3756523/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/25/chappell-roan-us-concerts-trans/
https://prospect.org/environment/2025-07-28-far-cheaper-way-to-do-rooftop-solar/
https://virginiamercury.com/2025/07/28/amazon-pulls-louisa-county-data-center-proposal-after-strong-resistance/
https://www.mainepublic.org/education-news/2025-06-18/in-bath-students-choose-a-hike-over-detention
More good daily news for democracy on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram.
Thanks to Rosabelle Heine and Aaron Watson for production assistance.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
Good News for Lefties and America. Hello Inn, thank you
for joining yet another episode of good News for Lefties. Welcome,
I'm Beable Frocklin, your host, ready to help you swap
out doom scrolling for hope, Scrolling with uplifting stories for
democracy defenders, liberals, progressive socialists, leftists, and anyone who believes
(00:29):
in making America a better place for everyone. It's no
secret that these are challenging times. The disappearing of immigrants
and citizens, some of our most renowned educational and media institutions, bending,
the need to trump, and the wholesale destruction of critical
government agencies. Today's headlines often overwhelm us with troubling news,
(00:53):
making it all too easy to lose sight of hope.
And that's why we must highlight the positive, real world
progress that's happening every day, progress that too often gets
drowned out by the negativity. Despite the setbacks, there is
genuine movement toward a better America. So let these stories
serve as a reminder that change isn't just possible, it's happening.
(01:17):
Carry this hope with you and share it with others.
Let's kick off with some good news headlines designed to
brighten your day. Pennsylvania lawmakers are preparing to introduce bipartisan
legislation to establish comprehensive guardrails for the use of artificial
intelligence in the healthcare industry. This move comes as AI
(01:38):
technology becomes increasingly embedded in day to day medical operations,
from assisting clinicians with notes and diagnoses to determining insurance
coverage for treatments well. The adoption of THEI among physicians
has surged, rising by seventy eight percent in just one year.
Concerns are mounting over the lack of transparency and the
(01:58):
potential for algorithms to unjustly deny care or introduce bias
into critical decisions. The proposed legislation seeks to directly address
fears voiced by both patients and providers. Notably, the bill
would require that any AI driven decision impacting patient care,
especially those concerning insurance coverage or medical interventions, must ultimately
(02:22):
be reviewed and approved by a human, ensuring that individual
nuance and professional judgment remain at the center of healthcare.
Lawmakers argue that reducing unpaid or automated denials is essential,
particularly as recent data reveals that AI based insurance denials
can occur at much higher rates than traditional reviews. In
(02:45):
addition to ensuring a human decision maker, the legislation would
establish requirements for transparency and bias mitigation. Insurance companies, health
care facilities, and clinicians would be required to attest to
state agencies that their AI processes have been carefully reviewed
to reduce discrimination and bias, already prohibited by Pennsylvania law.
(03:09):
They would also be expected to submit evidence documenting how
they achieved these safeguards, aiming to reassure both regulators in
the public that automated systems are being held accountable. Although
the bill has not yet been formally introduced, lawmakers are
making clear that staying ahead of AI's influence in healthcare
is critical to protecting patient's rights and maintaining trust in
(03:32):
the system. Ultimately, the initiative is about harnessing AI's benefits
while preventing its pitfalls, ensuring efficiency and innovation are matched
by oversight and ethical responsibility. Negotiations between State or Brother's
Markets and the union representing approximately twelve thousand of its employees,
(03:55):
resumed this week following a significant strike authorization vote by
union members. While a strike has not been called the
Vote Empower is the United Food and Commercial Workers UFCW
bargaining team to initiate an unfair labor practice strike if
talks breakdown. The union is advocating for improved wages, affordable healthcare,
(04:16):
a reliable pension, better staffing, and enhanced working conditions. These
are goals they say are essential for a better customer
experience and fair treatment of workers. UFCW also alleges that
Stater Brothers has engaged in unfair labour practices, including surveilling
union activists, discriminating against union supporters, interrogating members about union activities,
(04:40):
bypassing union representatives to make proposals directly to employees, and
withholding information needed for effective bargaining. Union leaders said that
this level of conflict is unprecedented at Stater Brothers and
stated that management's approach to staffing, safety, and pay has
led to the current impact. They claim that since March,
(05:02):
efforts to address these concerns have been met with a
lack of respect for workers' rights, prompting the strike authorization.
As bargaining resumes, the outcome will impact not only the
company's workforce, but potentially customers and communities served by Stater
Brothers across southern California. A strike is not inevitable, but
(05:23):
the strong backing from union members signals pressing concerns about
workplace conditions and the direction of contract talks. Chapel Roan
has announced a series of US special concerts for Full
twenty twenty five, with a focus on supporting trans youth
through direct donations. The two are titled Visions of Damsels
(05:45):
and Other Dangerous Things, features eight pop up shows across
three major cities, New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles.
For each ticket sold, Rome will donate one dollar to
organizations dedicated to supporting and providing resource for trans youth
in each city. The tour kicks off with four nights
at Forest Hill Stadium in New York and then moves
(06:08):
to Kansas City's Museum and Memorial Park and concludes at
Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Rone explained
her choice to limit the tour to these three cities
to keep ticket prices affordable and to limit scalping, employing
a fair axs for ticket distribution, along with a fifteen
(06:28):
percent cash app rebate for fans using cash app vise
a debit cards Ron described these concerts as a chance
to do something special for fans in her favorite cities
before she begins writing her next album. She emphasized the
importance of making her shows accessible and community focused. Since
I started performing, I have always wanted my shows to
(06:49):
be a party that everyone is invited to, and the
only way to do that is to keep ticket prices
affordable and away from scalpers. Promotion for the tour also
ties into her upcoming single The Subway, as well as
recent visual teasers and posters reflecting her creative persona and
LGBTQ plus advocacy. Through these concerts, Chapel Rone continues to
(07:11):
blend art activism and fan engagement, spotlighting support for trans
youth as a central mission of this tour. A new
analysis highlights that many of the high costs and barriers
associated with rooftops solar in the US, including burdensome permitting,
predatory sales, and expensive contractor installations, can be sidestepped by
(07:34):
assembling modest, do it yourself solar plus battery systems that
aren't grid tied. These DIY setups now much cheaper thanks
to plummeting battery prices and straightforward plug and play components
allow homeowners and renters to power appliances and keep essential
devices running during blackouts, all without complicated interconnection or permits
(07:58):
in many jurisdictions. While the US rooftop solar market is
often skewed towards wealthier buyers due to expensive upfront costs,
complex bureaucratic processes, and weakening federal incentives under current policy,
other countries like Australia have demonstrated that with tighter regulation,
streamline permitting, and targeted subsidies, costs and barriers can be
(08:23):
dramatically lowered. In the absence of sweeping policy reform in
the US, individual homeowners can achieve significant savings by installing
simple solar plus battery systems independent of the grid, greatly
reducing project costs relative to conventional contractor installed projects. Cost
(08:43):
comparisons show that a small DIY solar array and battery
could be set up for under three thousand dollars and
pay for itself in five years in a typical state
with far more favorable economics and states with high electricity
rates or generous state incentives. Larger modular systems are now
available from companies like Ecoflow and Anchor and can be
(09:06):
scaled up as budgets allow. These approaches require less permitting
and no deal with utilities, making them accessible for more people,
including renters or those in marginalized segments who historically struggle
to participate in the rooftop solar market. Up next, a
listener suggested story back in a minute, and now, a
(09:28):
listener suggested story from Ellen in Vienna, Virginia. Amazon's decision
to withdraw its application for a massive data center complex
in Louisa County, Virginia marks a dynamic victory for local
advocacy and community driven planning. Energized residents, united by a
desire to preserve the area's unique rural character, came together
(09:49):
to vocalize concerns, share information, and assert their vision for
a thriving, sustainable future. Through grassroots efforts including community meetings,
social media, camp pains, and creative displays like stickers and
yard signs, Louisa County residents demonstrated the power of informed,
engaged citizens shaping the trajectory of local development. Community leaders
(10:13):
and residents welcome the withdrawal of the application forty seven
point two million square foot project as a chance to
reimagine the region's path forward. Their activism has spurred county
officials to strengthen public participation in land use decisions, adding
new requirements for conditional use permits that invite more voices
(10:34):
into the process. This shift reflects a forward thinking approach
balancing technological innovation with preserving the county's natural resources, agricultural lands,
and way of life. Louis's deep dive into the impact
of rapid digital expansion places the community at the forefront
(10:54):
of a broader movement across Virginia. By pushing back against
unchecked development, residents are championing long term economic strategies over
quick fixes, and that ensures that new projects will truly
benefit the region. Conversations exploring sustainable water use, responsible sighting,
(11:15):
and future proof jobs continue to gain momentum, paving the
way for smarter, more resilient growth as the tech industry evolves.
In the county's first data centers come online. Louis's experience
is a model of intentional progress, proving that rural communities
can embrace change on their own terms, with transparency, equity,
(11:37):
and collective purpose at the heart of every decision. Ellen,
thank you so much for that story. If you have
thoughts ideas or more good news to share. We'd love
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news For lefties On, Facebook instagram or Blue. Sky the
Innovative Detention hike program At Morse High school In, Bath
maine is transforming how students experience consequences and self. Reflection
instead of sitting idle in the, classroom students serve their
detention by exploring the beautiful whiskeyagg trail guided by Counselor Leslie.
(12:24):
Trundy this approach not only makes detention more, engaging but
provides a nurturing space for students to open up and
work through challenges surrounded by nature's calming. INFLUENCE i know
it helps for, me Whether i'm on detention or. Not
the students participating come from a range of backgrounds and disciplinary,
(12:44):
reasons from skipping class to disruptions like yelling at teachers
or playing video games during. Lessons you know the usual student,
staff but the hike offers more than just a physical.
Activity it encourages as most walks do mental health benefits
and personal. Growth Freshman Nicholas tangue highlighted how the physical
aspect of hiking feels like an accomplishment and helps lessen
(13:07):
the dread tied to, detention while Sophomore Sonia kippoi explained
how being in the forest helped her find, herself offering
a peaceful contrast to city. Life Leslie trenty launched the
program after attending an outdoor education, conference aiming to blend
restorative practices with meaningful. Engagement her goal is to listen
(13:28):
to students and provide care while they face consequences the.
Sum critics see it as too, lenient the positive outcomes are.
Emerging some students have even joined The Outdoor Outing club
as a result of their, hikes and one participant mentioned
significantly reducing their. Detentions twenty plans to continue the program next,
(13:49):
fall eager to see if current participants will stay involved
and grow into leaders who promote outdoor exploration and personal.
Growth this initiative not only redefines how schools can and handle,
discipline but also foster's emotional resilience in connecting with, nature
helping students thrive both inside and outside the. Classroom that's
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Good News for Lefties and America. Hello Inn, thank you
for joining yet another episode of good News for Lefties. Welcome,
I'm Beable Frocklin, your host, ready to help you swap
out doom scrolling for hope, Scrolling with uplifting stories for
democracy defenders, liberals, progressive socialists, leftists, and anyone who believes
(00:29):
in making America a better place for everyone. It's no
secret that these are challenging times. The disappearing of immigrants
and citizens, some of our most renowned educational and media institutions, bending,
the need to trump, and the wholesale destruction of critical
government agencies. Today's headlines often overwhelm us with troubling news,
(00:53):
making it all too easy to lose sight of hope.
And that's why we must highlight the positive, real world
progress that's happening every day, progress that too often gets
drowned out by the negativity. Despite the setbacks, there is
genuine movement toward a better America. So let these stories
serve as a reminder that change isn't just possible, it's happening.
(01:17):
Carry this hope with you and share it with others.
Let's kick off with some good news headlines designed to
brighten your day. Pennsylvania lawmakers are preparing to introduce bipartisan
legislation to establish comprehensive guardrails for the use of artificial
intelligence in the healthcare industry. This move comes as AI
(01:38):
technology becomes increasingly embedded in day to day medical operations,
from assisting clinicians with notes and diagnoses to determining insurance
coverage for treatments well. The adoption of THEI among physicians
has surged, rising by seventy eight percent in just one year.
Concerns are mounting over the lack of transparency and the
(01:58):
potential for algorithms to unjustly deny care or introduce bias
into critical decisions. The proposed legislation seeks to directly address
fears voiced by both patients and providers. Notably, the bill
would require that any AI driven decision impacting patient care,
especially those concerning insurance coverage or medical interventions, must ultimately
(02:22):
be reviewed and approved by a human, ensuring that individual
nuance and professional judgment remain at the center of healthcare.
Lawmakers argue that reducing unpaid or automated denials is essential,
particularly as recent data reveals that AI based insurance denials
can occur at much higher rates than traditional reviews. In
(02:45):
addition to ensuring a human decision maker, the legislation would
establish requirements for transparency and bias mitigation. Insurance companies, health
care facilities, and clinicians would be required to attest to
state agencies that their AI processes have been carefully reviewed
to reduce discrimination and bias, already prohibited by Pennsylvania law.
(03:09):
They would also be expected to submit evidence documenting how
they achieved these safeguards, aiming to reassure both regulators in
the public that automated systems are being held accountable. Although
the bill has not yet been formally introduced, lawmakers are
making clear that staying ahead of AI's influence in healthcare
is critical to protecting patient's rights and maintaining trust in
(03:32):
the system. Ultimately, the initiative is about harnessing AI's benefits
while preventing its pitfalls, ensuring efficiency and innovation are matched
by oversight and ethical responsibility. Negotiations between State or Brother's
Markets and the union representing approximately twelve thousand of its employees,
(03:55):
resumed this week following a significant strike authorization vote by
union members. While a strike has not been called the
Vote Empower is the United Food and Commercial Workers UFCW
bargaining team to initiate an unfair labor practice strike if
talks breakdown. The union is advocating for improved wages, affordable healthcare,
(04:16):
a reliable pension, better staffing, and enhanced working conditions. These
are goals they say are essential for a better customer
experience and fair treatment of workers. UFCW also alleges that
Stater Brothers has engaged in unfair labour practices, including surveilling
union activists, discriminating against union supporters, interrogating members about union activities,
(04:40):
bypassing union representatives to make proposals directly to employees, and
withholding information needed for effective bargaining. Union leaders said that
this level of conflict is unprecedented at Stater Brothers and
stated that management's approach to staffing, safety, and pay has
led to the current impact. They claim that since March,
(05:02):
efforts to address these concerns have been met with a
lack of respect for workers' rights, prompting the strike authorization.
As bargaining resumes, the outcome will impact not only the
company's workforce, but potentially customers and communities served by Stater
Brothers across southern California. A strike is not inevitable, but
(05:23):
the strong backing from union members signals pressing concerns about
workplace conditions and the direction of contract talks. Chapel Roan
has announced a series of US special concerts for Full
twenty twenty five, with a focus on supporting trans youth
through direct donations. The two are titled Visions of Damsels
(05:45):
and Other Dangerous Things, features eight pop up shows across
three major cities, New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles.
For each ticket sold, Rome will donate one dollar to
organizations dedicated to supporting and providing resource for trans youth
in each city. The tour kicks off with four nights
at Forest Hill Stadium in New York and then moves
(06:08):
to Kansas City's Museum and Memorial Park and concludes at
Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Rone explained
her choice to limit the tour to these three cities
to keep ticket prices affordable and to limit scalping, employing
a fair axs for ticket distribution, along with a fifteen
(06:28):
percent cash app rebate for fans using cash app vise
a debit cards Ron described these concerts as a chance
to do something special for fans in her favorite cities
before she begins writing her next album. She emphasized the
importance of making her shows accessible and community focused. Since
I started performing, I have always wanted my shows to
(06:49):
be a party that everyone is invited to, and the
only way to do that is to keep ticket prices
affordable and away from scalpers. Promotion for the tour also
ties into her upcoming single The Subway, as well as
recent visual teasers and posters reflecting her creative persona and
LGBTQ plus advocacy. Through these concerts, Chapel Rone continues to
(07:11):
blend art activism and fan engagement, spotlighting support for trans
youth as a central mission of this tour. A new
analysis highlights that many of the high costs and barriers
associated with rooftops solar in the US, including burdensome permitting,
predatory sales, and expensive contractor installations, can be sidestepped by
(07:34):
assembling modest, do it yourself solar plus battery systems that
aren't grid tied. These DIY setups now much cheaper thanks
to plummeting battery prices and straightforward plug and play components
allow homeowners and renters to power appliances and keep essential
devices running during blackouts, all without complicated interconnection or permits
(07:58):
in many jurisdictions. While the US rooftop solar market is
often skewed towards wealthier buyers due to expensive upfront costs,
complex bureaucratic processes, and weakening federal incentives under current policy,
other countries like Australia have demonstrated that with tighter regulation,
streamline permitting, and targeted subsidies, costs and barriers can be
(08:23):
dramatically lowered. In the absence of sweeping policy reform in
the US, individual homeowners can achieve significant savings by installing
simple solar plus battery systems independent of the grid, greatly
reducing project costs relative to conventional contractor installed projects. Cost
(08:43):
comparisons show that a small DIY solar array and battery
could be set up for under three thousand dollars and
pay for itself in five years in a typical state
with far more favorable economics and states with high electricity
rates or generous state incentives. Larger modular systems are now
available from companies like Ecoflow and Anchor and can be
(09:06):
scaled up as budgets allow. These approaches require less permitting
and no deal with utilities, making them accessible for more people,
including renters or those in marginalized segments who historically struggle
to participate in the rooftop solar market. Up next, a
listener suggested story back in a minute, and now, a
(09:28):
listener suggested story from Ellen in Vienna, Virginia. Amazon's decision
to withdraw its application for a massive data center complex
in Louisa County, Virginia marks a dynamic victory for local
advocacy and community driven planning. Energized residents, united by a
desire to preserve the area's unique rural character, came together
(09:49):
to vocalize concerns, share information, and assert their vision for
a thriving, sustainable future. Through grassroots efforts including community meetings,
social media, camp pains, and creative displays like stickers and
yard signs, Louisa County residents demonstrated the power of informed,
engaged citizens shaping the trajectory of local development. Community leaders
(10:13):
and residents welcome the withdrawal of the application forty seven
point two million square foot project as a chance to
reimagine the region's path forward. Their activism has spurred county
officials to strengthen public participation in land use decisions, adding
new requirements for conditional use permits that invite more voices
(10:34):
into the process. This shift reflects a forward thinking approach
balancing technological innovation with preserving the county's natural resources, agricultural lands,
and way of life. Louis's deep dive into the impact
of rapid digital expansion places the community at the forefront
(10:54):
of a broader movement across Virginia. By pushing back against
unchecked development, residents are championing long term economic strategies over
quick fixes, and that ensures that new projects will truly
benefit the region. Conversations exploring sustainable water use, responsible sighting,
(11:15):
and future proof jobs continue to gain momentum, paving the
way for smarter, more resilient growth as the tech industry evolves.
In the county's first data centers come online. Louis's experience
is a model of intentional progress, proving that rural communities
can embrace change on their own terms, with transparency, equity,
(11:37):
and collective purpose at the heart of every decision. Ellen,
thank you so much for that story. If you have
thoughts ideas or more good news to share. We'd love
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news For lefties On, Facebook instagram or Blue. Sky the
Innovative Detention hike program At Morse High school In, Bath
maine is transforming how students experience consequences and self. Reflection
instead of sitting idle in the, classroom students serve their
detention by exploring the beautiful whiskeyagg trail guided by Counselor Leslie.
(12:24):
Trundy this approach not only makes detention more, engaging but
provides a nurturing space for students to open up and
work through challenges surrounded by nature's calming. INFLUENCE i know
it helps for, me Whether i'm on detention or. Not
the students participating come from a range of backgrounds and disciplinary,
(12:44):
reasons from skipping class to disruptions like yelling at teachers
or playing video games during. Lessons you know the usual student,
staff but the hike offers more than just a physical.
Activity it encourages as most walks do mental health benefits
and personal. Growth Freshman Nicholas tangue highlighted how the physical
aspect of hiking feels like an accomplishment and helps lessen
(13:07):
the dread tied to, detention while Sophomore Sonia kippoi explained
how being in the forest helped her find, herself offering
a peaceful contrast to city. Life Leslie trenty launched the
program after attending an outdoor education, conference aiming to blend
restorative practices with meaningful. Engagement her goal is to listen
(13:28):
to students and provide care while they face consequences the.
Sum critics see it as too, lenient the positive outcomes are.
Emerging some students have even joined The Outdoor Outing club
as a result of their, hikes and one participant mentioned
significantly reducing their. Detentions twenty plans to continue the program next,
(13:49):
fall eager to see if current participants will stay involved
and grow into leaders who promote outdoor exploration and personal.
Growth this initiative not only redefines how schools can and handle,
discipline but also foster's emotional resilience in connecting with, nature
helping students thrive both inside and outside the. Classroom that's
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from the nation Of, france from the city Of. Paris
The Senn river has ended its poop. Problem, yes this,
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(16:38):
purposes for the first time since nineteen twenty. Three this was. Made,
yeah it's Been it's been over one hundred years since
people have like legally been allowed to swim in The Sene.
River oh, wee, wee.
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This was made possible after a billion dollar cleanup project
that authorities undertook after the city won the bid for
hosting the twenty twenty Four olympics in twenty, sixteen and
the river was then open for certain. Competitions AND i
don't know if you remember, this but there was a
big controversy over that because like they Had Manuel macron
(17:31):
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OUT i know that the mayor Of paris likes. It
i'm going to swim in The seine because to prove
that it's perfectly fine to do. This and then there
was a big protest like online under the hashtag jeshi
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(17:53):
seine on the twenty third Of. June so there was
supposed to have been a massive poop protest around the
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money on The olympics and the cleanup and everything like,
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