Good News

Good Good Good’s collection of positive news stories

A close-up of someone holding a sea turtle in their hand.

This state just made it easier to save endangered animals, simply by checking an extra box on your taxes

Only 18% of Americans approve of the way their tax money is being spent. With this new program, taxpayers can gain more control over their finances.
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A group of faith leaders stand outside of Target Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, speaking out against ICE

Faith leaders travel to Minnesota from across the country, urging ICE to retreat: 'You may go in peace'

Interfaith leaders from a variety of religious organizations have traveled to the Twin Cities to stand with neighbors in their time of need.
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Two women sit in a field in a green, tree-lined park.

New study: Parks are good for the economy — even the tiny ones

Two new data sets, from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Trust for Public Land, proved that parks big and small are boons for the overall economy.
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Tim Walz speaks into a megaphone outside of the Minnesota Governor's Mansion

Tim Walz urges 'good trouble' to protesters outside governor's mansion: 'Do it with Minnesota decency'

In a casual address in the front of his home, Gov. Walz spoke to protestors about “speaking up” amid ICE occupation across the state.
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Two photos side by side. On the left is a promotional poster for Harry Styles' "Together, Together tour." On the right is Harry Styles sipping out of a large spoon

Harry Styles' new tour, 'Together, Together' will support 3 charity partners across the globe

The beloved musician is back with new music, a new tour — and new opportunities to do good.
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A crew of skateboarders in Uganda wait for their turn on a ramp at a skatepark hosted by Uganda Skateboard Society

From Gaza to Uganda, skateboarding creates a safety net for young people in need

For young people living under occupation or in poverty, skateboarding has become a saving grace.
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A picture of Heretic Coffee shop, a white painted coffee shop in Portland. In the foreground is a comment that reads: “It will be great when you get arrested for harboring hope they tape your perp walk.”

Coffee shop transforms anti-immigrant comment into a fundraiser for neighbors amid ICE raids

After releasing a statement about protecting their neighbors from I.C.E., Heretic coffee shop turned a hate comment into a moment of opportunity.
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A gray tabby walks along the side of a bridge wall with a waterway and boats in the background

Amsterdam builds cat-friendly staircases along its canals to protect feline residents

The staircases won’t just save cats, but hedgehogs, frogs, and birds as well.
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A fire crew puts out a fire at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Spokane, Washington

After a fire burned this church down, they're rebuilding — and will include 22 units of affordable housing

Bethany Presbyterian Church in Spokane, Washington was seeking ways to confront the housing crisis for years. After the fire, the perfect opportunity presented itself.
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A close-up of the hands of a therapist and patient during a treatment session

England's new '10-minute clinics' treat emergency mental health crises and ease burden on hospitals

Units are staffed with specialist doctors and nurses to provide 24/7 support for patients feeling suicidal or experiencing symptoms of psychosis or mania.
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Volunteers package meals in takeout containers to people in need

Minneapolis church delivers groceries to 24K families amid ICE occupation: 'They don't have to go out if they're scared'

Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy began their food drive in December. Now, they package 1,300 boxes of food a day with 400 volunteers.
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