Politics & Government Good News

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

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Women veterans are receiving more benefits, care from VA than ever before

Progress is attributed to legislative measures and ongoing initiatives such as the PACT Act and the new Women's Health Research Collaborative.

CDC honors John Green for his efforts to eliminate tuberculosis

Author John Green has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control as a Tuberculosis Elimination Champion.

Left: MP Maria Eagle; Center: A white ferret; Right: MP Mark Spencer

UK lawmakers strike down anti-trans bill by... talking about ferrets?

The "Ferret Filibuster" has made the animal a symbol for trans resistance, as MPs delay a ban on gender-affirming care.

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John Green announces $1M annual donation to fight his (least) favorite disease

YouTuber and author John Green has just announced a major investment in the fight to end tuberculosis in the Philippines.

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A rebooted community solar program provides support for for lower-income Minnesotans

A new state law is ushering in several changes to the state’s community solar program, with developers seeing new rules and requirements, as well as new opportunities.

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A new Michigan law will automatically register people to vote when leaving prison

The law is the first in the nation and expands the Department of Corrections’ current effort to restore voting rights to returning citizens.

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Nebraska invests $20 million in Malcolm X museum, honoring Black history icon

Legendary Civil Rights leader Malcolm X will be honored at the site of his birth and in the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

An educational plaque sits in front of a water tower; a black and white photo shows barracks at the Granada Relocation Center in the 1940s, not the Amache National Historic Site

Discover the important history behind the country's newest national park

The Amache National Historic Site is the newest designated site of the National Parks Service, honoring a painful chapter of American history.

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Denver will now pay residents who commute on bikes to meet city's climate goals

Participants can receive mile reimbursement and training and coaching stipends, aiming to encourage biking over driving and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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