A Judge Created an Effective Alternative To Sending Kids to Prison for Life
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.
Read More10 Environmental Victories — For and By Indigenous Communities — To Celebrate
As we stand in solidarity with Indigenous climate activists, here are just a handful of major victories from the past year.
Read MoreAll National Parks, Including Yellowstone and Zion, Will Be Free To Visit This Saturday
While some National Parks can cost as much as $35 to visit, all parks will be free Saturday, November 11th as part of the National Park Service's free-fee day.
Read MoreAmerica’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Wins Approval
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been granted official approval from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Here's what to expect next.
Read MoreGood News: Green Spaces in Your Town Could Reduce Gun Violence
Studies show that the presence of green spaces in urban areas can lead to a dramatic drop in crime rates and gun violence and lead to safer communities.
Read MoreStudy by MacArthur Fellow Grounds Abortion Debate in Data-Driven Science, Not Politics
Diana Greene Foster and her team of researchers followed 1,000 American women over the course of five years.
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Invests Over $200 Million in Youth Mental Health
The Biden-Harris administration has announced $206 million in grants that will go toward building and expanding youth mental health services.
Read MoreMobile Apps Aim to Improve Maternal Health in the Dominican Republic
An educational program in the Dominican Republic is using mobile apps to link women and girls to their medical providers and educate them on topics such as family planning and decision-making.
Read More11 Profound Dianne Feinstein Quotes To Honor Her Life
For three decades in the Senate — and prior to that in significant roles in San Francisco — Feinstein was a witness to and shaper of pivotal moments in U.S. history. She was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate.
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