Economic Good News

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

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The Secrets To Passing Climate Legislation — Even in Red States

These Republican states are passing clean energy bills in the name of freedom and economics.
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9 Best Online Bookstores That Aren't Amazon

It’s a radical act to choose to buy books from a more ethical marketplace, knowing that you may be paying more than you’d pay with Amazon. 
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Quote Graphic: "Power concedes nothing without an organized demand." — Charlene Carruthers

43 Best Social Justice Quotes To Inspire Hope & Activism

We all know that social justice is important. It's something we talk about, tweet about, and march for. But what does it really mean? And how can we make sure that we're living it every day?
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Flint Pastor Builds Laundromat To Help Families Experiencing Hygiene Poverty

Lead Pastor Robinson, of Good Church, had never considered a nearby, affordable laundry facility could be of greater importance than dinner, but he has since learned about “hygiene poverty” — or the condition of being unable to afford hygiene products — and its effects.
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This Tribal Pharmacy Dispenses Free Meds and Fills Gaps for Native Americans

The Mashkiki Waakaa’igan Pharmacy in Minneapolis offers its Native American clientele the services of any ordinary drugstore
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Quote Graphic: "Poverty is a very complicated issue, but feeding a child isn't." — Jeff Bridges

52 Best Quotes About Poverty To Inspire Positive Change

We live in a world where poverty is a lifestyle, not a choice. Inspiring a change is the first step to changing that.
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Happy Faces

5 Good News Stories About Happiness

Happiness serves as a revolutionary means to survival, but it is also an indicator that a country, group, or region is doing good in the world. These five stories will help shed some light onto happiness research across the globe.
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“Whenever you see darkness, there is extraordinary opportunity for the light to burn brighter.” — Bono

39 Most Inspiring Bono Quotes About Making a Difference

As the founder of ONE and (RED), Bono has played a significant role in persuading policymakers and corporations to allocate huge swaths of money toward solving some of the most important issues facing the world.
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Heart of Dinner

These AAPI Women Are Helping Feed East Asian Elders

Good News: This “dinner series” company pivoted to providing meals for the elderly during the pandemic
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U.S. Cities Are Getting Rid of Fines & Fees Seen Fueling Race & Income Gaps

From San Francisco to the Midwest to New York, the pandemic has triggered a policy rethink about the fairness of fines and fees for prison phone calls, overdue library books, and parking violations.
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11 Ways to Safely Reduce Abortions Without Removing Access

There’s no evidence that banning abortion reduces the number of abortions. There are, however, a few data-backed, safe, and effective ways to reduce the number of abortions.
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Can We Tell History Through the Lens of Peacemaking Instead of War?

To bring peace to the frontlines, we first need a proper understanding of what peacemakers do and how they do it. Peace is commonly framed as passive, but the institute aims to dissolve the dichotomy of war and peace, which disregards the conscious act of building peace.
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