Politics & Government Good News

“The bottom line is that plastic bag bans work. People realize quickly it’s easy to live without plastic bags and get used to bringing a bag from home or skipping a bag when they can.”

The agency will offer upfront cash payments to disaster survivors and slash some of its infamous red tape.

The developments highlight the growing commitment to climate action in Africa and the continent's potential to play a leading role in the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

It's important we don't reduce Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a “day off” or a quote on social media.

There are numerous good news stories in 2024 that offer hope and highlight positive progress in the world. Here are just a few!

In an exclusive interview, the former First Lady discusses the impact of dissolving the institutional position, challenges gender stereotypes, and advocating for a more nuanced political discourse.

Irina Karamanos Adrian took on her role with the intention of stepping down as soon as she transformed what it meant to be a First Lady.

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The initiative aims to quickly and affordably connect students to essential educational tools in a sustainable way.

State and tribal officials in Colorado are rolling out the first voter registration system of its kind for tribal members.

Judge John Phillips, motivated by the realization that he was sending young people to prison for life, founded Rancho Cielo in Salinas, California, to provide an alternative path for at-risk youth.

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