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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.
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Good News This Week: November 18, 2023 - Barbies, Socks, & AR Filters

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10 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.
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All 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.
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America’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.
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Good News This Week: October 28, 2023 - Phones, Soaps, & Shelters

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Good 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.
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Study 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.
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Biden-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.
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Mobile 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.
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Good News This Week: September 30, 2023 - Ice Cream, Trees, & Groceries

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Quote Graphic: We’re not perfect, and there are some dark patches in our past, but what makes us special is that we recognize these evils, we come to grips with them, and we fix them. — Dianne Feinstein

11 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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