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Bruce Springsteen to perform 'Streets of Minneapolis' at St. Paul No Kings protest this weekend

Coming off of a campaign with the ACLU in support of birthright citizenship, the rock icon will perform his latest resistance tune in Minnesota on March 28.

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Good Recommendations

23 Best Ethical & Sustainable Places to Shop for Clothes Online (That Aren't Amazon)

Shop more consciously without sacrificing style or affordability.

A group of women of assorted ages, races, and disabilities stand around a table for a fashion photoshoot. They are wearing bright, fashionable outfits.

Arts & Culture

Runways once centered perfection. But these shows are redefining beauty with disabled models and imaginative student designs

Forget flawless models — these runways are celebrating real people and wild creativity.

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Mental Health

Video games can be therapeutic for teens with ADHD and depression — but only when they meet this criteria

A new study from Johns Hopkins suggests that video games could offer real mental health benefits for children and teens.

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LGBTQ+

Florida banned Pride crosswalks, so a local chef filled her restaurant's parking lot with rainbows instead

An Orlando restaurateur is being honored for her efforts to revive Pride-themed street art in honor of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.

A group of people protesting in the Twin Cities holds up white signs with red letters reading: "Neighbors say ICE OUT"

Take Action

Here are 50+ anti-ICE sign ideas for your next protest

As protests against ICE ramp up across the country, here are some sign ideas to elevate messages of hope and resistance.

Ms. Rachel, a young children's entertainer with a big smile, brown hair tied up under a pink headband, and a pink shirt under blue overalls, stands in front of a bright blue background

People Doing Good

Ms. Rachel shows the emotional toll of ICE detainment on kids at Dilley detention center

Ms. Rachel is calling for urgent reform after video chatting with children detained at a I.C.E. facility in South Texas.

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Tech & Innovation

Virtual reality gaming is reducing social isolation among older adults

VR chess is paving the way for more interactive hobbies for older adults.

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Environment

A new website calculates how many marine animals are saved every time you pick up trash

New research reveals what a “lethal dose” of plastic is for various marine animals, and now can help us better understand the impact of beach cleanup efforts.

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Housing

The best books, podcasts, and movies that will help you understand the global housing crisis

Most people find themselves at the mercy of the housing crisis — but knowledge is power. Here are nine resources that make it all easier to understand.