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Good Store: Hank & John Green Launch New Charity Shop

Hank and John Green launched a store where you can shop and subscribe to their product lines — with 100% of profits donated to charity.
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Good News This Week: August 26, 2023 - Video Games, Filters, & Cleanups

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Conservation Dogs: How Pups Are Protecting the Planet

Conservation dogs are trained to use their superior sense of smell to sniff out threats to wild species and natural spaces.
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Meet Dr. Simi, the Mexican Pharmacy Mascot Doing Good

Dr. Simi dolls, the mascot for the Mexican pharmacy Similares made by manufacturers with disabilities, has made a splash on the world stage.
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Good News This Week: August 19, 2023 - Trails, Groceries, & Doulas

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Newly Disabled People Aren't Given a 'How-To' Guide. Disability Doulas Are Closing Those Gaps

The community care practice, pioneered by queer women of color, reorients newly disabled people to a different life — a necessity that has grown during the pandemic era.
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27 Best Eco-Friendly Sex & Intimacy Products

We can all make more sustainable purchasing decisions in nearly every aspect of our lives. Explore these eco-friendly sex and intimacy products!
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Turkish Health Workers Find Housing in Shipping Containers Following Earthquake

Following deadly earthquakes in early 2023, shipping containers have proven to be a way to quickly provide housing to front line workers.
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11 Eco-Friendly Lubes for a Sustainable Sex Life

Looking to make your sex life more sustainable? These eco-friendly lube options are a great way to explore the possibilities.
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How To Help Maui in the Wake of Lahaina Wildfires

While this event is truly devastating, as always, we know that there is hope in the heartbreak. Whether you’re local to Hawaii or want to extend your support from afar, your support makes a difference. 
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Artificial Intelligence Takes on the World's Deadliest Infectious Disease

FHI 360’s Double X strategy — which uses the assistance of AI technology — is increasing and improving Tuberculosis screenings, and subsequent treatment, in Vietnam.
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7 Good News Stories About HIV/AIDS To Give You Hope

The fight against HIV/AIDS is far from over, but there are plenty of milestones to celebrate in the meantime.
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