People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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Black Men with Gardens: This Blooming Instagram Movement is Changing How the World Sees Black Men

A blend of green thumbs and powerful narratives, @blackmenwithgardens on Instagram provides a heartfelt look at Black men’s affinity for gardening and their broader stories.
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An illustration of Daphne Frias: A Latina woman with short brown hair, in a wheelchair

Disability & Climate Justice: A Q&A with Daphne Frias

Grassroots activist, community organizer, and cancer survivor Daphne Frias discusses her experiences with disability rights, climate justice, and studying public health.
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Good News This Week: September 30, 2023 - Ice Cream, Trees, & Groceries

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Quote Graphic: We’re not perfect, and there are some dark patches in our past, but what makes us special is that we recognize these evils, we come to grips with them, and we fix them. — Dianne Feinstein

11 Profound Dianne Feinstein Quotes To Honor Her Life

For three decades in the Senate — and prior to that in significant roles in San Francisco — Feinstein was a witness to and shaper of pivotal moments in U.S. history. She was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate. 
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1,700 Volunteer Photographers Provide Free Family Portraits for Stillborn Infants

Volunteer photographers worldwide are giving free photo sessions to grieving families through Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
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A photo collage of a woman holding a bowl of food, a crowd of protestors, a screenshot of John Green's YouTube video, a man holding a solar panel, and 'I Voted' stickers

Good News This Week: September 23, 2023 - Lunches, Voters, & Climate Initiatives

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data: On Good News & How To Make a Difference

In honor of the release of Hannah Ritchie’s TED Talk from TED 2023, we’re sharing our interview with her.
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Tuberculosis Activists Rally in NYC Ahead of UN High-Level Meeting

Activists joined together to welcome Danaher’s 20% price reduction of its TB tests and continue to push for the work left to be accomplished.
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An illustration of Earth, surrounded by a ring of symbols: A first aid kit, a water faucet, bread, a flag, a brain, a house, a pencil, a plane, and gender symbols

14 Problems in the World — And Their Potential Solutions

A roundup of some of the major challenges of our time — and reasons to be hopeful.
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Editorial illustration collage of TB under microscope, Cepheid test cartridge, a TB health advocate, and a John Green video thumbnail with the words "good news"

Danaher Lowers Cost of TB Tests After Pressure from John Green, Activists, & Orgs 

Danaher and Cepheid announced a 20% price reduction in their life-saving TB tests after a pressure campaign from advocates.
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A photo collage of a man wearing a shirt that says 'The world is not better without you', a puffin, a tuberculosis test machine, the front of a train, and a New York University flag

Good News This Week: September 16, 2023 - Dogs, Puffins, & Renewable Energy

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A meme of a hand above a blue button labeled "$5 TB tests". "Danaher (if they're cool)"

14 Best Memes About Danaher & TB from John Green & Activists

Along with John Green, activists are spreading the word with memes to pressure Danaher to lower the cost of its tuberculosis tests.
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