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Amanda Gorman Fundraiser Soars as Her Iconic Poem Faces Ban in Florida

Amanda Gorman's fundraiser to fight book bans surpasses $50,000, showcasing overwhelming support for free speech. Learn how she is taking a stand against censorship.
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LGBTQ+ Youth Find Support of Stand-In Parents After Viral TikTok

Inspired by a viral TikTok, stand-in parents are rallying for the LGBTQ community, offering their unconditional love and support.
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8 Groups Rocking the Music Industry Toward Gender Equality

Women and non-binary musicians are working to carve their own way in a music industry that has never seen them as equals.
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Good News This Week: May 20, 2023 - Malaria, Buses, & Allyship

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Standing In Solidarity: 9 Ways To Be a Trans Ally

Transgender folks need our support now more than ever. Here is a guide to help you be the best ally you can be.
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How To Support the LGBTQ+ Community All Year Long

Outside of Pride Month, our LGBTQ+ neighbors and loved ones need our support every day of the year. Here is a starter guide to uplift, defend, and protect LGBTQ+ folks.
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This Mother's Day I want Phone Calls Not Flowers. Call your reps about universal background checks. Give the gift of action.

Phone Calls Not Flowers: Moms Fight for Gun Safety This Mother's Day

The Phone Calls Not Flowers campaign from For Facts Sake has taken Instagram by storm, as thousands of moms ask for gun safety legislation this Mother’s Day.
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4 of the top fiction, nonfiction, and children's books about climate change

38 Best Books About Climate Change

Immerse yourself in the best climate change books, chosen for their ability to inform, captivate, and empower readers of all ages to make a lasting positive impact.
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Reefs, Charity Soap, & Beds - Good News This Week: April 29th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Harry Belafonte Leveraged Stardom for Social Change, His Powerful Voice Always Singing a Song for Justice

Explore the extraordinary life of Harry Belafonte, a legendary human rights activist, and entertainer who left an indelible mark on the Civil Rights Movement and American politics, while captivating audiences with his charismatic performances and powerful voice for justice.
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5 Activists Who Received Standing Ovations at TED2023

Witness the power of the human spirit as we reveal the five TED Talks from 2023’s conference that moved an audience to their feet! Don't miss these life-changing stories. 🎤
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The stage design at TED 2023, with the theme 'Possibilities'

10 Best Good News Stories from 2023's TED Conference

As the world’s most creative minds convened to talk about ideas that are far-out and far-reaching, TED maintains its foundation in finding the good — in making more room for possibility.
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