People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Quote Graphic: It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness. — Eleanor Roosevelt‍

65 Best Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes To Live By

We’ve collected some of Eleanor Roosevelt’s most inspiring quotes, which reflect her unwavering belief in the potential for human goodness and her unshakable commitment to justice. 
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How Eleanor Roosevelt Reshaped the Role of First Lady & Became a Feminist Icon

Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the Democrats’ “New Deal” and the second world war, Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the First Lady role from largely ceremonial to much more publicly and politically engaged one.
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Ableism and Disablism — How to Spot Them & How We Can All Do Better

On the surface, it would appear we have come a long way in our collective attitudes towards disability. But two of society’s biggest “-isms” still go largely unnoticed and unaddressed: ableism and disablism. What do these terms mean?
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A photo collage of a raccoon drinking milk from a bottle, two young adults holding up a sign, a trail, a woman holding a Rounds tote bag, and two women facing away from the camera while holding each other by the arms

Good News This Week: August 19, 2023 - Trails, Groceries, & Doulas

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Newly Disabled People Aren't Given a 'How-To' Guide. Disability Doulas Are Closing Those Gaps

The community care practice, pioneered by queer women of color, reorients newly disabled people to a different life — a necessity that has grown during the pandemic era.
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Doing Good Quote Graphic: We have a duty to show up in the world with meaning and purpose and commitment to doing good. And to use any privilege that we have to make positive change and to disrupt oppressive systems. — Meena Harris

42 Inspirational Quotes About Doing Good

When we choose to uplift others, champion justice, or simply spread kindness, we’re weaving a tapestry of positivity that can ripple through communities and change the world.
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How To Help Maui in the Wake of Lahaina Wildfires

While this event is truly devastating, as always, we know that there is hope in the heartbreak. Whether you’re local to Hawaii or want to extend your support from afar, your support makes a difference. 
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150+ positive character traits: From adventurous to zealous, discover what makes a person good

We’ve curated the most comprehensive list of positive character traits on the internet. From Adventurous to Zealous, this guide serves as a testament to the multifaceted dimensions of character that make us uniquely human.
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A photo collage of a pair of TranscribeGlass glasses, bananas in a bowl, an oil pump in a field, a Maersk cargo ship at sea, and a beaver swimming in the water

Good News This Week: July 29, 2023 - Glasses, Beavers, & Clean Energy

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A photo collage of a Skyline train, a modern building, a person holding a BlocPower over a window, a close-up of Chef José Andrés grilling food, and a group of activists holding signs

Good News This Week: July 22, 2023 - Wooden Cities, Trains, & Gardens

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Illustration of several different types of hobbies, including guitar, travel, surfing, knitting, art, and more

Ultimate List: 1100+ Hobbies To Try

Find four hobbies you love: One to make you money, one to keep you in shape, one to be creative, and one to make the world a better place.
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These TikTok-Viral Glasses Provide Subtitles In Real Life

Two students from Standford and Yale have teamed up to create a clever way to bring more accessibility to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
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