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A photo collage of a Pride Flag painted on a roadside, two kids holding 3D printed violins, the Florida State Capitol building, a kid giving his parent a kiss, and the Pride Flag hanging off of a building

Good News This Week: August 30, 2025 - Mangroves, Violins, & Corals

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Activists in Seattle gather signatures to put a social housing initiative on the ballot. In early 2025, voters passed the measure, which implements a payroll tax on high incomes to fund the program.

These new social housing programs envision a world where homes are 'permanently affordable' for all

Across the U.S., social housing is being used to describe a range of programs, from limited equity cooperatives and community land trusts to public housing.
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Against a black and white photo of the white house, five political candidates are cut out: Lily Franklin, Kat Abughazaleh, Zohran Mamdani, Jayden Williams, and Kelsea Bond

After the loss of 2024, these progressive candidates are making politics fun again: 'We can win anywhere'

Run For Something founder Amanda Litman says progressives like Zohran Mamdani are building a new future of political leadership.
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A photo collage of a mother and daughter hugging with their back turned away from the camera, a guy poses for a photo-op while holding a certificate in his hands, a field of wildflowers, Mr. Beast posing while he shows off his t-shirt that says '#TeamWater', and a lady stands on the sidewalk with her back turned away from the camera

Good News This Week: August 9, 2025 - Books, Butterflies, & Water

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Two activists – one dressed in a polar bear costume – are shown holding up protest signs

Local climate activism really does work, new report finds

Efforts to pass laws and advance clean energy projects can significantly reduce emissions, and at a low cost.
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An interior view of People's Book, an independent bookstore in Takoma Park, Maryland

Local bookseller donates proceeds of Republican senator's book to immigrants: 'We stand with our community'

So far, People’s Book has donated $7,000 to a nonprofit that supports immigrants.
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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 view of a landscape with trees, hills and a river.

5 ways environmental law is changing in defense of the planet

While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range of environmental issues are also on the rise.
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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 person holds up a cardboard sign at a protest that reads "equality in diversity"

New study finds that a majority of Americans prefer a more diverse society

Researchers found that the sentiment persists across political and religious divides.
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YouTubers MrBeast, Mark Rober's new #TeamWater philanthropy project aims to raise $40M to provide clean water to millions

The YouTuber-philanthropist has joined forces with other content creators on the heels of his successful #TeamTrees and #TeamSeas fundraisers.
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