People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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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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20 Celebrities You Didn't Know Eat a Vegan Diet

Some of your favorite musicians, actors, directors, athletes, and even fashion designers are passionate about following a vegan lifestyle for various reasons. Here is a list of 20 celebrities who eat plant-based diets.
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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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Bike Share Programs in the U.S. Foster Greener Cities

The U.S. is embracing cycling with the rise of bike share programs. From Redding, California to Washington D.C., discover how these initiatives are changing urban transportation.
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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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Bikeable Neighborhoods (in Not-So-Bike-Friendly Cities)

Despite inner-city infrastructure development traditionally adopting a mixture of public transportation and vehicle-use roadways, many cities have begun to prioritize dedicated bicycle lanes and safety measures to offer better mobility options and quality of life.
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A photo collage of a basketball court, The Good Cup - a foldable cup, a beach, a group of volunteers from The Outdoorist Oath, and a Polynesian tree snail

Good News This Week: May 13th 2023: Beaches, Plastic-Free Cups, & Basketball Courts

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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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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How Synthetic Furs are Saving African Leopards and Cultural Traditions

The Saving Spots initiative has helped triple the leopard population in southern Africa, all through switching to the use of synthetic furs in cultural ceremonies.
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Covers of 7 of the Mister Rogers books from this article, including books by Fred, books by people from Mister Rogers Neighborhood, and children's books

18 Best Books By (and About) Fred Rogers

Learn from the master of kindness himself, Fred Rogers, with these must-read books that will help you channel your inner helper.
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Climate Action Gets a Groovy Makeover in Artist's Woodstock-Inspired Poster Series

Artist Hannah Rothstein is combining climate action with artistry as she uses Woodstock-inspired festival posters to inspire progress in the face of climate change.
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A photo collage of a coral reef, people on bikes, a TikTok screenshot of two people singing to 'If I Were A Fish', a pile of Sun Basin soaps, and a coal plant

Reefs, Charity Soap, & Beds - Good News This Week: April 29th 2023

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