Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A mother and daughter touch noses in an embrace

From ancient goddesses to peace activists, this is the real reason we should be celebrating Mother's Day

The consumerist emphasis on Mother's Day has long been criticized — including by the holiday’s founder.
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An illustration of a South Asian woman, her husband, and son, in the video game "Venba"

In this cozy video game, you play as an immigrant mother, learning how to make her recipes

Venba pays homage to the developer’s heritage as the son of South Asian immigrants.
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Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni play Detective Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

Mariska Hargitay has helped pass laws to end rape kit backlogs for years. She just reached her 50th state

The “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star says the milestone is a “watershed moment.”
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Four Barbie stamps designed by the USPS, featuring Barbie dolls dressed as a nurse, surgeon, astronaut, and firefighter

USPS unveils 10 new Barbie stamps for all your summer snail mail

The famous doll will soon adorn envelopes mailed across the country.
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A photo collage of a plant's leaves up close, a scuba diver underwater, a young girl smiles in front of the camera with her upright pinky, the front half of a public bus, and an aerial photo of coral reefs

Good News This Week: May 2, 2026 - Hotlines, Dolls, & Miracle Trees

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A teen girl browses through her pink smart phone

Developers create video game to help teens choose a birth control method

Developers are creating a mobile game called "What’s My Method?" to see if it will lead to more positive birth control decisions with providers.
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A photo collage of an aerial view of a landscape, a 3D rendering of the exterior of a nature library, Mirabel from Encanto, a hillside neighborhood, and a graph showing how renewables outdo gas in the US in March

Good News This Week: April 25, 2026 - Libraries, Rainforests, & Turtles

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A couple faces the window of an independent bookstore

400+ independent bookstores opened in 2025, triumphing against big business

Independent bookstores have grown in the United States by 70% from 2020, signaling a major comeback.
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A black and white closeup photo of a woman in her 40s wearing traditional Native earrings.

'Native' American Girl dolls are historically inaccurate. So this artist reimagined them for her daughter

Artist Cara Romero has been creating “First” American Girl dolls since 2018.
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A still from the animated musical film KPop Demon Hunters where the three main characters are holding out the number 1 with their fingers.

Women-directed films dropped 8% in 2025. Here are 7 recent releases you can watch to support female filmmakers

According to the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, women directed only 8.1% of Hollywood's top films in 2025. They need exposure more than ever.
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Book display of assorted paperbacks and hardback books.

BookTok hits like 'Fourth Wing' and 'Sunrise at the Reaping' are saving brick-and-mortar bookstores across the country

BookTok is an online community that is predominantly made up of women. And they have had a real-world impact on bookstores.
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The 2026 Independent Bookstore Day logo on a yellow and red background

7 Ideas To Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend

April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day — a celebration of indie bookshops across the United States! Here are some ways to celebrate the big event.
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