People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Ann Patchett standing with her dog in Parnassus Books

Nashville Bookstore Offers Solace To Community After Shooting

Nashville’s Parnassus Books offers a comforting space for community healing after a devastating school shooting, exemplifying the power of unity and support in times of grief.
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People protesting on the street with one of them holding a sign that says "we can do better"

50 Celebrity Activists With a History of Protesting Injustice

Despite calls for actors, athletes, musicians, and other celebrities to eschew activism to focus on entertainment, there is a long-standing precedent for famous people to leverage their platforms to enact change.
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Illustration of water waves for World Water Day

Celebrating World Water Day Good News Stories: One Drop at a Time

Quench your thirst for good news with inspiring World Water Day stories, and join the fight for clean water and sanitation for all!
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One fan in a concert makes a heart shape with their raised hands

The Huge Fandoms of Stars Like Harry Styles Are Underestimated — But These Highly Creative Communities Can Teach Young People Useful Skills

Fandoms can be spaces where young people develop important transferable creative skills. These skills have positive flow-on effects into other areas of fans’ lives, including their careers.
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Collage of 8 photos of Ellie Middleton

My Autism & ADHD diagnoses were the best thing to ever happen to me — but I still had to unlearn one thing

Discover how one writer found her true identity and learned to love herself after receiving her autism & ADHD diagnoses as an adult.
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A photo collage of Daniela Arroyo González, Jason Christiansen next to a trailer, a woman and girl dancing, a hydrogen-powered commuter airplane, and the Rainbow Flag

Women, Airplanes, & Sleep Trailers - Good News This Week: March 11th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A collection of the best documentaries about climate change

15 Best Climate Change Documentaries To Stream

Documentaries are a powerful tool for bringing important environmental issues to the forefront of our minds, inspiring us to engage with the topic and inspiring us to take practical and immediate action. 
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Two examples of online thrift stores: Curtsy and Goodfair

47 Best Online Thrift Stores To Shop Second Hand

Find your next great outfit with our curated guide to the best online thrift stores. Plus: reduce waste, help the planet, save money, & practice conscious consumerism.
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A photo collage of trash piled up, an aerial view of a forest and a road, AFC Wimbledon players in a group hug, a guy on a motorcycle, and a dog in front of a house

Soccer, Forests, & Airbag Jeans - Good News This Week: March 4th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Jason Christensen and his invention: The Sleep Trailer, showing eight pods for people experiencing homelessness to sleep in

Viral TikTok Sleep Trailer Invention Aims To End Homelessness

The Sleep Trailer aims to provide transitional support to folks experiencing homelessness and get them on their way to long-term stability.
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Screenshots of Alaina Wood's Garbage Queen TikTok posts highlighting climate good news

Fighting Climate Doom with Garbage Queen, Alaina Wood

Alaina Wood — better known on TikTok as the Garbage Queen — helps us fight climate anxiety by celebrating real, science-backed climate good news.
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Three photos of Daniela Arroyo González posing

This Trans Woman Activist Will Compete in Puerto Rico Pageant

Daniela Arroyo González will be the first-ever transgender woman to compete in the Puerto Rico Miss Universe pageant.
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