People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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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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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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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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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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Morocco Good News: Meet One Rescue Team — And Their Dogs — Saving Lives After Earthquake

A Spain-based rescue organization drove through the night to reach victims of Morocco's recent earthquake.
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John Green & Grassroots Activists Pressure Danaher To Drop Price of Tuberculosis Test

“Since the mid-1950s, TB has been curable — yet we still allow TB to kill over 1.6 million people per year.” — John Green
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Good News This Week: September 9, 2023 - Turtles, Birds, & Women's Health

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Guide: 16 Ideas for How To Help Homeless People

It’s important that we all play a role in helping people experiencing homelessness through community care, systemic action, and everyday kindness.
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19 Green Living Websites You Need To Bookmark

Good Good Good’s round-up of the best websites to learn about eco-friendly and sustainable living.
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62 Celebrities Who Have Come Out as LGBTQ+

Many of today's LGBTQ+ celebrities aren't overly pressured into keeping their status a secret. We’ve curated a list of dozens of major celebrities in the LGBTQ+ community who have made significant contributions to the community itself and/or the entertainment industry.
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Meet the Mexican Family Who Gave Up Fishing To Monitor & Rescue Sea Turtles

The Kino Bay Turtle Group is made up of a family of former fishers in northwestern Mexico that keeps a close watch on sea turtles, monitoring and rescuing any that become entangled and educating the public about their importance.
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Ariel Waldman: Good News & Ways To Help Antarctica

TED speaker, NASA advisor, and National Geographic Explorer Ariel Waldman breaks down the common misunderstandings about Antarctica, the biggest problems the continent faces, and how we can take action now.
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