People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Two dads stand in the sun under a blue tent. They are holding footballs and stand beside a rainbow sign that reads: "Play catch with a dad."

Pride attendees invited to play catch with supportive dads: 'You're doing great kiddo'

Dad and ally John Piermatteo figured out a way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community: Play Catch With a Dad.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, actress Hannah Einbinder takes a selfie in front of green shrubbery. She is wearing a shirt that reads "fund abortion, not war." On the right is an aerial view of an encampment in Gaza at night.

'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder raises $60K for Gaza doctors on Instagram

The comedian has been especially vocal about the plight of Palestinians online.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, a tan dog laying in a living room. On the right, a cream t-shirt with an illustration of a dog that reads "be brave like Tiki"

Owner of 'shutdown foster dog' Tiki launches T-shirt fundraiser for the rescue that saved him

First he jumped on the couch. Then, he played with toys. Now, he’s getting into philanthropy.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, drag queen Pattie Gonia takes a selfie on El Capitan beneath a massive trans pride flag. She's wearing a long red wig and a park ranger outfit. On the right is a large trans pride flag displayed on Yosemite's El Capitan

A drag queen named Pattie Gonia unfurls 'largest ever' trans pride flag at Yosemite National Park

Climbers, including Pattie Gonia, raised the flag over El Capitan, saying it is the “largest ever” Pride flag to be displayed in a national park.
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Three screenshots from TikTok videos posted by Isabel Klee of @simonsits. On the left, a woman with long brown hair kisses a small brown dog on the head. In the middle is a small brown dog with white markings around his eyes. On the right is that same small brown dog sitting on a couch, with a woman saying "I'm so proud of you."

Meet Tiki, the 'extremely fearful shutdown foster dog' inspiring millions

Tiki has been in the care of his foster family for just 26 days. His transformation has countless followers in tears.
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Jane Goodall sits in a pink chair in front of a podcast microphone for "Call Her Daddy"

Jane Goodall talks hope, aging, and great apes in new 'Call Her Daddy' interview

The 91-year-old even enjoyed a surprising birthday drink with host Alex Cooper.
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A side-by-side of two screenshots of Bells Larsen playing guitar and singing. On the right is after their gender transition and on the left is before.

Transgender musician sings a duet with themself before and after hormone therapy: 'It's all me'

Bells Larsen said their newest album was “shaped around” their transition, with the vocals to prove it.
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A blue-haired woman writes out postcards. A close-up of a postcard that says protect our parks. The side profile of the same woman writing on postcards.

Environmentalist turns trash into postcards for unique Congressional letter-writing campaign

Instagram creator Emma Dendler called on viewers to “take action with trash” and use a new creative tactic in reaching out to their representatives.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, Dylan Mulvaney is photographed with blond hair in a light pink sweater against a darker pink backdrop. On the right, a Lush bath bomb in the colors of the trans pride flag dissolves in water

Dylan Mulvaney was once a sales associate at Lush. Now, her bath bomb has raised $30K for trans advocacy

Lush has been a long-time supporter of queer and trans shoppers and employees.
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A group of people rallies in a protest

2,000 people rally to reinstate trans teacher after 'discriminatory' firing — and succeed

When teacher Henry Zahid faced termination at a Los Angeles high school, the community showed up to support him.
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Hozier performs on stage, holding a guitar

Hozier's newest song features nature sounds, donates 50% of royalties to conservation efforts

Hozier released a 10-year anniversary remix of a hit song, which now features calming nature sounds — all in support of global conservation efforts.
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