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The Best Good News Stories From 2021

The ultimate list of the best good news stories from the year 2021.

Positive Mental Health News Stories from 2021

The stigma surrounding mental health is still heartbreakingly present in our day-to-day lives — but in 2021 we made more progress than ever before in breaking down that stigma.

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Reasons To Be Happy: Good Animal News from 2021

2021 may have been the year we saw the first inclinations that longtime wildlife conservation and protection efforts were really paying off: for turtles, rhinos, tigers, pandas, bald eagles, and more.

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Where to Find Diverse Stock Photos & Why It Matters

Representation matters in stock photography. Here's where you can find diverse free and paid stock photography that genuinely represents communities without perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

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These Combat Diving Veterans Are Now Using Their Skills to Restore Ocean Health

For veterans of combat diving, life after the military can lack a sense of purpose. Now a nonprofit called Force Blue is giving veterans a new mission.

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Staying Pawsitive: The Best Good News Stories About Dogs

Happy news about dogs doing good for people and the planet — and hopeful stories of people doing good for dogs.

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Best Inspirational Dolly Parton Quotes About Life & Love

A curated list of Dolly’s best quotes about making a difference, filling the world with positivity, and living a life of purpose.

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7 Pieces of Coronavirus Good News from 2021

As we head into our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, what hopeful moments can we look back on for a sense of encouragement?

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The #DisabledJoy Movement Wants To Celebrate Happiness Too

Tired of the narrative that being disabled is a personal failure in mainstream media, a writer took to Twitter to start a hashtag that might change the way folks look at disability forever.

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Finally, Black Women Are Getting Credit and Recognition For Starting The Nail Art Trend

Nail art is a niche fashion trend that has become increasingly popular and more mainstream in recent years. However, the Black women responsible have historically seen little to no credit.

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What We Can Learn From the World’s Most Notable Activists

Journalist and photographer KK Ottesen has photographed and interviewed the world’s most notable politicians and activists. In this episode, KK shares how she learned that most of the famous activists we know of today started their journeys simply by believing that a different world is possible.

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Rick Hanson — The Neuroscience of Good and Bad News

Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist who creatively works at the intersection of three circles: psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative wisdom. In this conversation, he speaks to the empowerment that comes with using our inner resources for hardwiring happiness in relationship with pain.

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Real good news, not just feel good news.

The Best Good News Stories From 2021

Positive Mental Health News Stories from 2021

Reasons To Be Happy: Good Animal News from 2021

Where to Find Diverse Stock Photos & Why It Matters

These Combat Diving Veterans Are Now Using Their Skills to Restore Ocean Health