Politics & Government Good News

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

Three Leaders from island nations walk inside an office while surrounded by workers

Small island nations celebrate historic climate ruling against big polluters in international maritime court

Advocates say the ruling makes clear that complying with the Paris Agreement is not enough.

Seattle, Minneapolis named best US cities for biking — see where yours ranks

The nonprofit PeopleForBikes released their city ratings for 2024, tallying up the largest cities in America by their bikeability.

A bicyclist rides down a green bike lane in a city

This major city is on track to complete 150 miles of new bike paths in 2025

Chicago's Department of Transportation updated its 2024 bikeway plans, as part of an effort to add 150 miles of new bikeways and enhance city safety and sustainability.

Major reforestation milestone: DRC plants 90% of 1 billion trees goal, despite unexpected obstacles

Congolese government program aspired to plant 1 billion trees, aiming to strengthen climate resilience, alleviate poverty, and protect biodiversity.

Scotland's River Ericht on an overcast day

To protect Scotland's endangered salmon, these anglers purchased the same river they've fished for 100 years

The Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Angling Association has purchased a four-mile stretch of their beloved River Ericht.

An ad that says 'Let's fix climate finance' placed at a public space

Wealthy nations finally deliver promised climate aid, as calls for more equitable funding for poor countries grow

While they were two years late delivering on their promise, rich countries partially compensated for their earlier shortfalls, contributing nearly $116 billion in climate aid to developing countries.

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.