Politics & Government Good News

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

A black dog with pointy ears wearing a neon yellow bandana reading "adopt me." Two kittens; one brown tabby, and a tuxedo cat, sit side by side looking to the left.

Brand new holiday in California helps 3,600+ animals get adopted, nearly doubling goal

A new holiday in California made animal adoption free for one whole day, placing over 3,600 pets in forever homes.

A brown loggerhead turtle swims on a sandy coast

USPS just released a new sea turtle stamp collection — and they're adorable

The new #ProtectSeaTurtlesStamps collection aims to honor the conservation efforts behind six endangered sea turtle species.

Three Gen Z girls smile at a table. Beside them is a tall stack of pizza boxes.

How to get Gen Z to care about politics? Throw a nationwide pizza party

Organizers in cities across the country will hold pizza parties as a way to get Gen Z voters to learn more ahead of the 2024 election.

A beach in Ocean City, Maryland, with umbrellas, towels, and beach goers dotted throughout the sand.

Once dubbed 'Ocean S****y,' this vacation spot is on track to become the first zero-waste resort town in America

A coastal beach town in the Northeast is trying to clean up its trashy reputation by going green.

New federal rules say LGBTQ+ employees can no longer be misgendered or denied bathrooms at work

The new guidance also details protections that extend to remote workers and pregnant workers.

A rendering of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California, viewed from the highway

Construction underway for world's largest wildlife crossing, 30 years in the making

After decades of advocacy work, the world's largest wildlife crossing is under construction in California.

A gray seal swims through turquoise waters

Biden admin rolls out first-of-its-kind ocean conservation plan, prioritizing Indigenous knowledge

The Smithsonian and NOAA have launched the first-ever National Ocean Biodiversity Strategy, aiming to unify ocean conservation efforts through research, collaboration, and advanced tech.

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Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome — this Minnesota park is a unique example

What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and public parks.

Cancer is killing firefighters. So this city is going 100% PFAS-free.

Research suggests that firefighters have higher rates of cancer than the general population, including a 26% higher risk for brain cancer.

Rep. Jennifer Wexton speaks behind a podium

Disability Milestone: Rep. Jennifer Wexton makes history with assistive communication device speech in Congress

Some people with disabilities hailed Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s use of text-to-speech technology, but say there is work to be done to advance representation for those who communicate differently.

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National parks just got $700 million in federal funds to fight climate change. See some of the projects already making a difference.

Conservation and restoration projects are happening across the country to help protect national parks, historic sites, and seashores.

People examining various handguns displayed on multiple tables at a crowded gun show.

California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco — and that could make a dent in gun violence

The NRA has characterized California’s Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act as an affront to the Constitution. But the reaction from the gun lobby and firearms manufactures may hint at something else...