People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Quote Graphic: "We have to be visible. We should not be ashamed of who we are." — Marsha P. Johnson

51 Best LGBTQ+ Pride Quotes To Celebrate

In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, here are some of the best quotes from famous LGBTQ advocates and allies.
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Medical professionals in Ukraine with solar-powered kit. Credit: Footprint Project.

Solar Microgrids Are Keeping Ukraine’s Hospitals Running

U.S. renewables experts support the war-besieged country with tech hailed a ‘game-changer’ for disaster relief settings.
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An illustrated comedian frog on a lily pad (depicted as Charlie James) tells jokes to other frogs on lily pads

Comedian Charlie James Is on a Complicated Pursuit for Good

Charlie James (AKA TikTok’s Little Frog On A Lily Pad) radiates queer joy (and queer satire) online. Here is an essay about Charlie's experience with satire, politics, and finding the good.
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15 LGBTQ+ Influencers and Creators Making a Difference

One of the best ways we can support our LGBTQ+ community members is by uplifting their voices. Here are a handful of incredible LGBTQ+ creators and leaders to follow today.
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Quote Graphic: The opposite of poverty is not wealth; the opposite of poverty is justice. — Bryan Stevenson

97 Best Quotes About Justice To Inspire Positive Change

Justice is one of the most important ideals in our society. It's what we strive for in order to create a fair and equitable world. Here are dozens of the best quotes about justice, from powerful leaders, thinkers, activists, and everyday people alike. 
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Quote Graphic: “We have to be visible. We should not be ashamed of who we are.” — Marsha P. Johnson

12 Best Marsha P. Johnson Quotes About LGBTQ+ Rights

Marsha P. Johnson was a proud and outspoken member of the LGBTQ+ community before it was popular to be so. She was an advocate for drag queens, people of color, and transgender people, fighting for their right to be seen and heard. 
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LGBTQ+ History Before Stonewall

As you read, keep in mind that LGBTQ+ is a relatively new term and, while queer people have always existed, the terminology has changed frequently over the years.
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Kalen McAllister, founder of Laughing Bear Bakery, packages Bear Candy made by employees with criminal records. “I don’t care [about a job applicant’s criminal record]. Because for me, it’s this day forward,” she says. (Tara Adhikari/The Christian Science Monitor)

Laughing Bear Bakery Has a Recipe for a Fresh Start Out of Prison

In 2015, Ms. McAllister opened Laughing Bear Bakery in St. Louis, a nonprofit business where a criminal record is required to land the job.
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19 Things You Can Do To Stop Gun Violence

There are so many things we can each do to prevent gun violence, school shootings, suicide, and more. We’ve compiled a list of resources for you to get started...
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Gun Violence Quote Graphic: If arming more people meant that we would be safer, we would be the safest country on earth. — Shannon Watts

29 Quotes About Gun Violence To Inspire Change

We need to create awareness of what we are living in our country every day. We can’t just accept and continue living with the gun violence that surrounds us. The time to change must be now.
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Sharai Tunhira marches during a parade at Akashinga training camp in Phundundu Wildlife Park in Hurungwe, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Women-only Rangers Fight Poachers and Poverty

The Akashinga unit, Zimbabwe's first armed, all-women anti-poaching unit, says it aims to change the face of conservation
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Painting of a Yvon Chouinard rock climbing

33 Best Yvon Chouinard Quotes on Adventure, Business, & Earth

As the founder of Patagonia, one of the most sustainable outdoor brands in the world, Chouinard has spoken out on a variety of environmental issues over the years.
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