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Good News This Week: July 12, 2025 - Eagles, Rowers, & Lemonade Stands

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Scientists host 'science fair of canceled grants' on Capitol Hill to fight funding cuts

In the wake of massive funding cuts to the NIH, USAID, and other scientific institutions, researchers are sharing “the things we’ll never know.”

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This woman crawled marathons to raise awareness for sexual assault. Now, thanks to her, Texas has redefined consent

After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.

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5,000 people express interest in running for office following NYC mayoral primary: 'Change is coming'

Following a heated Democratic primary for New York City’s next mayor, political experts report an uptick in young progressives seeking elected office.

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Americans share their hopes for the country on 'wish walls' nationwide. The responses are surprisingly unifying

Leading up to the 250th birthday of the United States, thousands are sharing their dreams for the future online and in real life.

These mayors are tackling climate change on a local level. It's working.

As the Trump administration boosts fossil fuels and rolls back regulations, mayors are greening their cities — in more ways than one.

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Amid tensions with Trump administration, Harvard offers free courses on US history, politics

While the university has long offered free courses to expand educational opportunities, its 2025 catalog is especially in demand.

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Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: 'So much money gets wasted in politics'

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old running for Congress in Illinois, is spending her campaign dollars in a whole new way.

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Good News This Week: May 10, 2025 - Books, Billboards, & Factories

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Wildfires pose growing threats to health, so forest managers and public health experts are joining forces

As wildfires intensify and more people move to fire-prone areas, health and forestland experts are searching for ways to protect people from breathing in smoke.

Politics & Government Good News

Ways that people, organizations, and governments are fighting to strengthen democracy in the United States and around the world

Good News This Week: July 12, 2025 - Eagles, Rowers, & Lemonade Stands

Scientists host 'science fair of canceled grants' on Capitol Hill to fight funding cuts

This woman crawled marathons to raise awareness for sexual assault. Now, thanks to her, Texas has redefined consent

5,000 people express interest in running for office following NYC mayoral primary: 'Change is coming'

Americans share their hopes for the country on 'wish walls' nationwide. The responses are surprisingly unifying

These mayors are tackling climate change on a local level. It's working.

Amid tensions with Trump administration, Harvard offers free courses on US history, politics

Good News This Week: May 24, 2025 - Gels, Coral Reefs, & Vaccines

Good News This Week: May 17, 2025 - Penguins, Wands, & Wheelchairs

Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: 'So much money gets wasted in politics'

Good News This Week: May 10, 2025 - Books, Billboards, & Factories

Wildfires pose growing threats to health, so forest managers and public health experts are joining forces

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