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The 49 Best Newsletters To Make Your Life Better

A great newsletter can brighten your day, help you learn, make the world easier to understand, or empower you to make a difference.
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Corals, Butterflies, & 15-Minute Cities - Good News This Week: January 28th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Hank Green is Giving You College Credit for Watching YouTube

Crash Course, Arizona State University, and Google partnered to create Study Hall, a platform that offers real, transferrable college credits for watching free educational YouTube videos.
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80 Best Mental Health Quotes To Uplift & Inspire You

The Good Good Good team has slowly collected our favorite mental health-related quotes for years — and we’re sharing the curated list all in one place for the first time.
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Gemma Styles: On ADHD, Community, and Activism

Gemma Styles joins us for a candid conversation about mental health, activism, social media, and how we can all make a difference by embracing our truest selves.
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Niche Sports Are Championing Social Justice — Here's How

There are niche sports for almost anything you can think of, ranging from table tennis to frisbee golf to bowling.
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Urban Walkability is Gaining a Foothold in the U.S.

Prioritizing improved walkability and pedestrian access to businesses over traffic and parking has helped many struggling businesses stay afloat in the U.S. That’s why cities around the country are starting to embrace an urban planning concept called the “15-Minute City.”
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7 Mental Health Activists You Should Know

These mental health advocates are fighting for inclusive policies, increased affordable mental health access for underserved communities, and ways to replace misconceptions with understanding.
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Chef José Andrés Quote: We all are Citizens of the World. What's good for you, must be good for all. If you are lost, share a plate of food with a stranger... you will find who you are.

21 Best Chef José Andrés Quotes About Food, Life, & Purpose

In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Andrés founded World Central Kitchen, which has since provided millions of meals to those affected by natural, environmental, and community crises. 
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Ultimate Calendar of Holidays of Interest To Black Americans

Your simple guide to the dozens of Black and African American days, weeks, months, holidays, and anniversaries.
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Zeens, Koalas, & a Young Mayor - Good News This Week: January 14th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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These Organizations Help Dogs When Their Owners Are In Need

So it makes it that much more difficult when folks facing obstacles — like housing insecurity, hospitalization, or deployment — need to find a new way to take care of their furry friends. Luckily, other animal-loving helpers have dedicated their livelihoods to helping others.
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