People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Tim Walz speaks into a megaphone outside of the Minnesota Governor's Mansion

Tim Walz urges 'good trouble' to protesters outside governor's mansion: 'Do it with Minnesota decency'

In a casual address in the front of his home, Gov. Walz spoke to protestors about “speaking up” amid ICE occupation across the state.
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Two photos side by side. On the left is a promotional poster for Harry Styles' "Together, Together tour." On the right is Harry Styles sipping out of a large spoon

Harry Styles' new tour, 'Together, Together' will support 3 charity partners across the globe

The beloved musician is back with new music, a new tour — and new opportunities to do good.
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A crew of skateboarders in Uganda wait for their turn on a ramp at a skatepark hosted by Uganda Skateboard Society

From Gaza to Uganda, skateboarding creates a safety net for young people in need

For young people living under occupation or in poverty, skateboarding has become a saving grace.
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A fire crew puts out a fire at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Spokane, Washington

After a fire burned this church down, they're rebuilding — and will include 22 units of affordable housing

Bethany Presbyterian Church in Spokane, Washington was seeking ways to confront the housing crisis for years. After the fire, the perfect opportunity presented itself.
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Volunteers package meals in takeout containers to people in need

Minneapolis church delivers groceries to 24K families amid ICE occupation: 'They don't have to go out if they're scared'

Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy began their food drive in December. Now, they package 1,300 boxes of food a day with 400 volunteers.
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A photo collage of a building with flags in front of it, a pizza joint, a portrait of Jesse Kortuem smiling, a person inside a CT scan machine with 2 monitors in the foreground, and an aerial view of a church

Good News This Week: January 17, 2026 - Churches, Pizzas, & Teachers

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Free America Walkout

The Women's March is back. Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The Women’s March is a lead organizer on January 20th’s “Free America” walkout. Here’s what to know.
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A brass band performs in George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

Minneapolis brass band founded after George Floyd's murder helps community heal once again

Brass Solidarity meets weekly to spread music, usually at George Floyd Square. But with ICE in the area, their music has a renewed purpose.
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On the left, Keith McHenry, a young bearded white man is arrested in a black and white photo. On the right, an older Keith McHenry leads a protest.

This man has spent over 500 nights in jail. His crime? Feeding homeless communities without a permit

Keith McHenry’s first arrest was on August 15, 1988, when he and eight fellow volunteers were detained at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
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Martin Luther King Jr. stands in between a man and a woman shaking hands with each other

MLK is often portrayed as a 'civil saint.' 3 of his works remind us that his beliefs were truly radical

Three particular works from 1957 to 1967 illustrate how King’s political thought evolved from a hopeful reformer to a radical critic.
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Two photos side by side. On the left is a screenshot of a video of a person speaking outside of Smitten Kitten, a sex shop in Minneapolis. On the right is an aerial view of canned food donations in brown paper bags

Amid ICE crackdown, this Minneapolis sex shop has transformed into a donation center for neighbors in need

Smitten Kitten has become a hub to gather food, personal essentials, and more, for distribution to community members in need.
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