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3 Ways To (Actually) Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

It's important we don't reduce Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a “day off” or a quote on social media.

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Here Are 16 Good News Stories To Give You Hope in 2024

There are numerous good news stories in 2024 that offer hope and highlight positive progress in the world. Here are just a few!

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Meet The First Lady Who Transformed Her Title — And Then Quit

Irina Karamanos Adrian took on her role with the intention of stepping down as soon as she transformed what it meant to be a First Lady.

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In Conversation With the Former First Lady of Chile, Irina Karamanos Adrian

In an exclusive interview, the former First Lady discusses the impact of dissolving the institutional position, challenges gender stereotypes, and advocating for a more nuanced political discourse.

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Good News This Week: December 23, 2023 - Art, Manatees, & Marine Conservation

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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New Solar Power Deal Provides Rwandan Schools With Internet Connectivity

The initiative aims to quickly and affordably connect students to essential educational tools in a sustainable way.

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Colorado Will Be the First State To Expand Automatic Voter Registration To Tribes

State and tribal officials in Colorado are rolling out the first voter registration system of its kind for tribal members.

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A Judge Created an Effective Alternative To Sending Kids to Prison for Life

Judge John Phillips, motivated by the realization that he was sending young people to prison for life, founded Rancho Cielo in Salinas, California, to provide an alternative path for at-risk youth.

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Good News This Week: November 18, 2023 - Barbies, Socks, & AR Filters

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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10 Environmental Victories — For and By Indigenous Communities — To Celebrate

As we stand in solidarity with Indigenous climate activists, here are just a handful of major victories from the past year.

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All National Parks, Including Yellowstone and Zion, Will Be Free To Visit This Saturday

While some National Parks can cost as much as $35 to visit, all parks will be free Saturday, November 11th as part of the National Park Service's free-fee day.

America’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Wins Approval

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been granted official approval from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Here's what to expect next.