Economic Good News

Save A Suit empowers veterans through professional clothing, aiding their job search and boosting confidence as they navigate the challenges of civilian life.

Expanding food cold chains to the world’s least-developed countries can have enormous impacts. But it also raises concerns if it’s not done in a way that avoids contributing to climate change.

From Chicago to Toledo, more and more local governments are getting in on this simple economic recovery strategy: buying up and canceling medical bills en masse.

Keith Lee has used his TikTok platform to uplift small food businesses in Las Vegas and beyond.

Discover how the Tat Sat Community Academy in rural Uganda is transforming lives by combining Indigenous knowledge and financial education, providing students with a unique and empowering educational experience.

The President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, has revolutionized the fight against global AIDS over the last 20 years. But this program would not be so successful — and might not even exist — without the work of grassroots AIDS activists around the world.

Learn about Doughnut Economics: A creative concept that outlines a new economic model to sustainably bring us into the 21st century.

East Passyunk Avenue is a major commercial hub in South Philadelphia — and it has just reached the milestone of becoming 50% women-owned-and-operated.

Find your next great outfit with our curated guide to the best online thrift stores. Plus: reduce waste, help the planet, save money, & practice conscious consumerism.

Municipalities and waste managers around the country are raising the alarm about limited landfill capacity, and some see Extended Producer Responsibility policies as a piece of the puzzle.

A growing number of community land trusts are readying their housing stock for the next climate-related disaster.

“The world is full of these racist and classist tropes about ‘What those people will do if you give them money.’ When low-income folks have money, they pay for groceries and pay rent.”