People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, a view of Yosemite's Half Dome. On the right, Kirk Keeler sits atop a rock during a practice hike

Climber with stage 4 colon cancer summits Yosemite's Half Dome with an inspiring message: 'I did this for a reason'

Nature photographer Kirk Keeler ascended Half Dome after years of training amid cancer treatments — with one simple call to action.
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From left to right: a retriever mix laying on its back (caption: Homelander just wanting to be loved), two retriever puppies licking each other (caption: The Deep and Sage making out), a retriever mix playing with toys (caption: Butcher meeting with his imaginary friends).

Meet Homelander and Hughie in puppy form — 'The Boys' cast is sponsoring a litter of rescue dogs

Antony Starr and his castmates teamed up with Pups Without Borders to urge fans to “adopt, don’t shop.”
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Members of Yuturi Warmi, originally from the community of Serena in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

How a group of women are protecting the Amazon from illegal mining and preserving their culture

In 2020, over 40 Kichwa women began organizing themselves to defend their territory and expel mining from the Ecuadorian Amazon. This is how Yuturi Warmi, the first Indigenous guard led by women in the region, began.
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A person holding a sign that reads "PROTECT MY VOTE"

US voter registrations surge — even as Republicans try to limit ballot access

One group said it has registered over 100,000 new voters since U.S. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
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Awareness Month Calendar for August

August: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of August’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Three images. Left to right: A woman puts burrito bowl ingredients into six tupperware containers, a woman smiles while holding out 39 cents in her hand, a close-up of vegetable soup.

This chef stretched $100 of groceries over 30 days to create affordable recipes: 'This is what accessibility looks like'

This home chef is empowering people across the country to make the most of their meals.
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Two side-by-side screenshots of a TikTok video posted by Stanley Tong. In one screenshot, Tong stands next to a table showing a vase with a massive gunshot wound in its side. The second screenshot is a closeup of that vase.

Illustrating gun violence epidemic, ceramic artist shoots real bullets in clay, creating 'exit wounds' in powerful video

Artist Stanley Tong held a silent auction for Sandy Hook Promise when showing his “Thoughts & Prayers” series.
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Two screenshots of a video showing a woman being wheeled in a gurney through a hospital's hallway, with nurses, guests, and family members lining the walls to support her

Watch: Woman on her deathbed surprised by record-breaking 'honor walk' before organ donation surgery

The woman impacted many lives, which was reflected in the support she received at her final 'Honor Walk.'
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A group of people work together on an art project on Hawai’i island.

America just pulled off something that hasn't happened since 1936

Thousands of artists (and art lovers) are coming together for Arts for Everybody.
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Two photos. On the right, Nikki Hiltz holds up a transgender pride flag in front of their face. On the left: Nikki Hiltz passes the finish line at the 2024 Olympic Trials, with their arms outstretched, cheering toward the sky

Nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz calls for compassion ahead of Olympics: 'We're setting the stage for what's possible'

The trans nonbinary runner is gearing up for the Olympics by standing up for the LGBTQ+ community.
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An adult male tiger in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary.

Thailand's rangers hailed for doubling tiger population amid conservation hurdles

Data revealed in a new study show a steady recovery of tigers in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex over the past two decades. This recovery has been mirrored by a simultaneous increase in the numbers of the tigers’ prey animals, such as sambar deer and types of wild cattle.
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A photo collage of a boat in the ocean, crocodile eggs, a mountain and town, cells, and a baby sea turtle

Good News This Week: July 20, 2024 - Ferries, Crocodiles, & Sea Turtles

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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