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The 16 good news stories you loved most in October 2026

October 2026’s best good news, ranked by 5 million Instagram views. See the top 16, led by a bill that would ban Flock cameras nationwide.

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Good News This Week: October 31, 2026 - Bees, Costumes, & Sea Otters

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Dolores Huerta, who coined 'Sí se puede,' dies at 96. She spent 70 years fighting for farmworkers

Dolores Huerta, who rose to national prominence as the co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association and was known for her advocacy for women farmworkers, died on Wednesday.

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Good News This Week: October 24, 2026 - Mangroves, Hornbills, & Nurses

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Good News This Week: October 17, 2026 - Trees, Diapers, & Prosthetic Paws

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Good News This Week: October 10, 2026 - Swans, Games, & Carports

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Cornell's Jane Doe dropped out of school. A student government member has a plan to keep others from the same fate

Jane Doe’s lawyer alleged that Cornell University refused to refund her tuition following the assault outlined in her new lawsuit.

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Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances, and more

When a father takes significant leave — at least two weeks — children report experiencing more closeness and better communication up to nine years later.

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Political media outlet The Bulwark raises over $400K for Haitians targeted by ICE

The political commentary outlet hosted a live show in Springfield, Ohio, which acted as a benefit event to support Haitian immigrants.

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A group of formerly incarcerated women sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won

A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers.

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After 20 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit, this man found freedom. Now, he's helping others like him

The Innocence Center will take cases in Idaho to try and free people incarcerated for crimes they didn’t commit.

Human Rights Good News

Indigenous Rights. Women's Rights. The Right to Food, Water, and Shelter. And More.

The 16 good news stories you loved most in October 2026

Good News This Week: October 31, 2026 - Bees, Costumes, & Sea Otters

Dolores Huerta, who coined 'Sí se puede,' dies at 96. She spent 70 years fighting for farmworkers

Good News This Week: October 24, 2026 - Mangroves, Hornbills, & Nurses

Good News This Week: October 17, 2026 - Trees, Diapers, & Prosthetic Paws

Good News This Week: October 10, 2026 - Swans, Games, & Carports

Cornell's Jane Doe dropped out of school. A student government member has a plan to keep others from the same fate

Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances, and more

Political media outlet The Bulwark raises over $400K for Haitians targeted by ICE

A group of formerly incarcerated women sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won

Good News This Week: September 26, 2026 - Bricks, Elephants, & Tip Lines

After 20 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit, this man found freedom. Now, he's helping others like him

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