Economic Good News

Stories about money and economics being used for good — and good being done for money and economies

A street view of historic office buildings in downtown Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is transforming abandoned office space into affordable homes for 1,000+ residents

Mayor Michelle Wu even hand-delivered the newest tenants a houseplant.
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A red, yellow, and white apartment building sits against a blue sky

New poll: A majority of Americans view 'affordable housing' positively, want to see more units built in their neighborhoods

In a new poll, over half of Americans said they’d react positively if a building next door to them was converted into affordable housing.
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An aerial view of a picnic table full of food, with people's arms reaching over to grab a bite

Celebrate the true meaning of Labor Day by understanding the holiday's origin

The first Labor Day was hardly a national holiday. Workers had to strike to celebrate it.
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An aerial view of a tiny home neighborhood on a plot of green land in Texas

In this all-women tiny home neighborhood, rent starts at $450. Residents want it to be a nationwide blueprint

Robyn Yerian spent all of her retirement savings to build a plot of land where other women like her could live. It’s called The Bird’s Nest.
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A person fans out ten 100-dollar bills

In a new pilot program, this city will give homeless young adults $1,200 in cash every month for two years

A new guaranteed income pilot program in Boston aims to set an example for future policies.
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A thumbnail image of MrBeast drinking a glass of dirty water, next to him drinking from a bottle of clean water

MrBeast, Mark Rober launch $40 million #TeamWater fundraiser: 'The biggest water campaign to ever exist in history'

MrBeast and Mark Rober have once again joined forces with other creators to make a major difference.
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A nurse's union strikes in the streets, wearing blue scrubs and holding up protest signs

New study: Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality

The findings suggest that when workers are free to advocate for higher wages and better benefits for themselves, it also benefits society as a whole.
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A photo collage of people walking through a forest, a 'Welcome to Illinois' signage, a big tree, a column of windows with air conditioners, and multiple packages of Huggies displayed on a grocery shelf

Good News This Week: July 26, 2025 - Turtles, Hikes, & River Cowboys

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A yellow 'Police Line Do Not Cross' tape plastered on a fence

Study finds most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels

The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice.
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A photo collage of a bicycle's basket with a sign that says 'Road Open To' and various traffic icons below it, the first ever solar-powered railway tracks, a kid kayaking in a river, a tall bridge, and a screenshot from the movie 'Sinners' while a woman does Black American Sign Language on the bottom right of the screen

Good News This Week: July 19, 2025 - Dogs, Kayaks, & Sinners

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Three circular huts in Uganda made of plastic water bottles

This women's shelter in Uganda is made of 18,000 recycled plastic bottles and gives jobs to women in need

Here, women are empowered to develop careers in construction, waste management, menstrual hygiene, and business.
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A photo collage of a sea turtle on sand, three men standing in front of a row of plants, a sign that says 'Entering Grand Canyon National Park', and a child running with a baton in his hand

Good News This Week: July 5, 2025 - Turtles, Robots, & Crocodiles

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