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Good Good Good’s collection of positive news stories

A photo of part of the neighborhoods at Culdesac

This car-free neighborhood is paving the way for more walkable US cities

Culdesac Tempe is a 17-acre development that offers a variety of transportation options — but no resident parking.
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A smiling park ranger

Thousands of national park workers are still without jobs. So people are 'adopting' a park ranger this holiday season

Those interested can simply fill out a form to be matched with a park ranger out of work.
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Good News This Week: November 15, 2025 - Veterans, Tribes, & Black Rhinos

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A person stands in front of a Light the World Giving Machine in Denver

Giant holiday 'giving machines' are popping up in cities around the world. They've already generated $50M in donations

The Light the World Giving Machines enable users to donate specific items, like clothes, medicine, or food, to various charities across the globe.
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A vending machine with a zoomed-in photo of prescription medications

This vending machine dispenses free prescription drugs to people facing homelessness

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless has introduced a new model to make sure clients get the health care they need.
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Virtual 'University Of The People' provides a free college education to anyone in the world

For people who can’t access a traditional college education, University of the People provides a viable alternative.
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John and Julie Gottman give a TED Talk

Want to build a deeper, richer community? Learning how to handle conflict is key, the Gottmans say

John and Julie Gottman explain to Good Good Good how to effectively navigate conflict and polarization.
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Girls at a trade school in Ghana practice styling hair

At this beauty school, survivors of human trafficking become hair stylists

The Max Steinbeck Women’s Empowerment Center teaches young women and mothers how to become business owners.
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A person holds up an inclusive Pride flag and a Trans Pride flag

For trans people looking to relocate to sanctuary states, these groups are a lifeline

Grassroots efforts help queer and transgender individuals resettle in sanctuary states across the country.
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A flock of rams roams on grassy hills with a rainbow in the sky behind them

This farmer rescues 'gay sheep' and sells their wool to support LGBTQ+ charities

All proceeds support Germany’s largest queer rights organization.
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A fan of $100 bills

What if every teen graduated with $1K and an investment portfolio? These states are making that a reality

Gifted Savings gives high school seniors the financial literacy to thrive. The program is expanding across the country.
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