People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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Jane Goodall's grandson keeps her conservation work alive: 'Hope is rooted in action'

Goodall's grandson, Merlin Van Lawick, has been working in the field in Tanzania for years, now supporting science and communication efforts at his late grandmother's nonprofit.
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NYC magician uses tricks (and treats) to help shelter dogs get adopted

John Stessel knows the love of a dog is the realest source of magic the world has to offer.
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Billie Eilish squats down in a post for a promotional image for her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour. There is a faded blue backdrop behind her

Billie Eilish is getting backlash from meat-eaters, even after her tour funded 7.7M vegan meals for the homeless

The “Happier Than Ever” singer is under fire after recent comments about the importance of eating vegan, but Eilish has been walking the walk since she was 12.
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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends this week. Here are 5 reasons why his satire is some of the best in US history

The best satirists do more than entertain. They influence public discourse and leave lasting marks on political life.
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This is what happened when artists received $1K a month, no strings attached

In New York, 2,400 creatives recently participated in the largest basic income program for artists in U.S. history.
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A man, Jake Rosmarin, smiles in a selfie taken in a biocontainment quarantine unit in Omaha, Nebraska

Hantavirus cruise passenger moved to tears by stranger's act of kindness during his 42-day quarantine

Jake Rosmarin has been vlogging his experience in the Nebraska biocontainment unit since he arrived from the cruise ship.
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Cursive handwriting on old, worn papers

Cursive is a dying art. These volunteers are deciphering it for future generations

Many archival documents written in cursive are seen as a way to preserve the writing and communications of women.
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A college student with long, brown curly hair stands in front of an elephant habitat at Zoo Atlanta

College students invent 'enrichment wall' for zoo elephants that plays music only they can hear

Four elephants at Zoo Atlanta have been eager to play with the new wall, which includes treat puzzles and sounds designed to stimulate their brains.
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A national park ranger in Nepal

National park volunteers stand guard between humans and tigers, preventing wildlife conflict

The Bardiya National Park region experiences frequent human-wildlife conflict incidents, mostly involving elephants and tigers, leading to fatalities and injuries among both communities and wildlife.
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A lesbian couple in Florida was ordered to remove a rainbow fence on their property. So they sued the city

A lawsuit by the ACLU of Florida argues that the city “selectively enforced” its ordinances against an LGBTQ+ couple.
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