Politics & Government Good News

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

A Finnish city street with bright sun beating down. A single bicyclist rides down the road.

Since 2008, Finland has lowered their homelessness rates by 75%. Here’s their secret

Years ago, Finland made an argument for ending homelessness based on three core principles. It’s had a lasting impact decades later.

City's housing initiative gets 150+ people off the streets months ahead of schedule

The “A Home for Every Neighbor” initiative reached a major milestone several months early.

A phone screen displays an "I voted" graphic with the American flag

This man wants to fix America's low voter turnout with mobile phone voting. Here's what it would look like

As Congress approves the SAVE Act, venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk hopes to make elections more accessible.

The city of Boston from a bird's-eye view: a collection of colorful brownstone apartment buildings lined with trees.

This city purchased 347 market-rate apartment units to convert them into affordable housing

The acquisition is part of a larger “anti-displacement” plan to undo widespread gentrification.

Jane Goodall blows out the candles on a birthday cake

Colorado honors Jane Goodall's birthday with new 'Animals Matter' holiday

Governor Jared Polis shared the proclamation on April 3.

A hand holds up a house key with a green keychain

Realtors, government officials create 'homelessness dashboard' to help those in need

Now, volunteers can find opportunities to help with just a few clicks.

A former dorm building from Johnson & Wales University in Denver, Colorado is now an affordable housing complex. Its historic exterior is tan with a red roof and luscious gardens

Former college campus transformed into affordable housing complex

What was once the Johnson & Wales University campus in Denver, Colorado is now home to 154 affordable housing units.

A woman in a purple sweatshirt and a man in a purple sweatshirt guide Prince William through the streets of Aberdeen, Scotland

Prince William joins walking tours led by formerly homeless people in Scotland

The prince’s Homewards program supports the initiative to hire workers who have experienced homelessness.

A group of people gathers in front of a neoclassical-style building during a protest or rally. A person in the foreground holds a bright yellow sign that reads "Drag is Beautiful" with a heart symbol. Another yellow sign partially visible on the left says "No LGB [without] the T." The crowd consists of diverse individuals, some wearing LGBTQ+ pride-related clothing and accessories. The setting is outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background

First Amendment win: Federal judge blocks Texas A&M's drag ban

The students said while their fight isn’t over, they were overjoyed by the decision and vowed to share that joy by putting on the best show possible Thursday.

A handful of tents sit on a lawn under an overpass

Michigan city develops 'temporary legal encampment sites' for homeless: 'We decided to be proactive'

Saginaw City Council has established a partnership to help confront rising rates of homelessness.

A 1915 craftsman home called Q'mmunity House in Seattle with a Pride flag waving from the front porch

Seattle home transformed into first-ever shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ veterans: 'Healing to be part of something again'

King County and Minority Veterans of America signed a 50-year contract to operate the home for LGBTQ+ veterans in need.

A person stands outside of a red tent in a Safe Sleeping lot in San Diego, California

San Diego safe-sleeping 'camps' offer urgent alternative to overcrowded homeless shelters

The low-barrier option gives people a safe place to stay in the face of a rising homelessness crisis.