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As ICE tensions rise, young Latinos reshape the future of the Catholic Church

New initiatives invite Catholics to practice solidarity by praying and advocating on behalf of migrants.

A No Kings protest sign reads: "Fear is the way they win! Rebellions are built on hope"

35+ No Kings sign ideas for March 28 nationwide protest

The third No Kings protest is planned for March 28, 2026. Here are some protest sign ideas with messages of hope and resistance.

A woman in India washes clothes using a bucket of water and a sponge outside her home

In world-first program, Indian women receive 'unconditional' cash transfers for unpaid domestic labor

118 million adult women in 12 states across India receive unconditional cash transfers from their governments.

Thousands of Florida women live in 'maternity care deserts.' Mobile clinics could change that

In its first year, the University of Florida OB/GYN Mobile Outreach Clinic has served nearly 200 women in four counties.

A young Black boy sits at a classroom desk, smiling. He is cutting out a piece of colorful paper

A new global program asks kids to make art to 'fight division.' It's raised $750K for immigrants and refugees

Students Rebuild invites young people to make all kinds of art "as a force for empathy and unity.”

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Good News This Week: March 14, 2026 - Vultures, Crosswalks, & Ponytails

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Most people think crime is on the rise. But it's actually declined 90% over the last 30 years

Governments should be taking a more rational approach to crime that is based on evidence, not public perception, researchers argue.

A close-up of a protest sign at "No Kings" in June 2025. The sign reads: "We the people serve no king"

'No Kings' is back for a third nationwide protest. Here's everything you need to know

An estimated 9 million participants are expected at the March 28 nationwide protest.

A handful of women in black hijabs worship inside of a modern mosque in Qatar

The world's first women-only mosque opens its doors — and all guests can enter through the front

The Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women was designed especially for Muslim women.

War reporter Jane Ferguson puts on a helmet over a protective "Press" vest

She spent 15 years as a war correspondent. Now, she's changing the way journalists report on crisis

Jane Ferguson has led the way for women war reporters. Now, she’s changing war reporting for everyone.

A teen girl hands a piece of paper to a driver in a vehicle at a school pickup line

Texas teen leads 'Know Your Rights' crusade for immigrant families in her school district

Shortly into the second Trump presidency and ramping up of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, the eighth grader wanted to make a difference.

A crowd of people hold up signs and Iranian flags as they attend a women's rights protest.

These organizations have been fighting for democracy and equality in Iran for years

The fight for democracy and equal rights in Iran has been hard-fought for decades. That fight continues even as U.S.-Israeli strikes set off the Iran war.