Opinion

Opinion articles about good news, making a difference, and filling the world with more hope...

Transgender Flag Illustration

Trans Day of Visibility: 13 Good News Stories To Celebrate

The White House put out a number of announcements about trans rights, and Charlotte Clymer is here to tell you about them because today should be about trans and non-binary joy.
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Portrait of author Andre Henry and his book: All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope — and Hard Pills to Swallow — About Fighting for Black Lives

How & Why To Be Hopeful: Advice From a Reenergized Activist

Hope takes cues from current events and serves as the basis for action. It's not found by burying one's head in the sand. It comes to people who are paying attention to what's going on in the world.
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The author grabbing a meal with other (blurred out) refugees

How To Become a Refugee in 3 Days

A voice in the dark – “wake up, we need to go.” You cannot think where you’re supposed to go at 5 a.m., you’ve worked in war zones but you were never there when the bombing started. This is how it feels you think, while finding it hard to believe that around you there’s a war.
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Devin Allen

Devin Allen Is Charting a Creative Path for Kids in Baltimore

In 2015, Devin Allen made history by being one of the few amateur photographers to make the cover of TIME Magazine. Now, he’s trying to change the future for others.
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Leah Thomas, illustrated in front of serene nature

Meet Green Girl, Environmental Leader: Leah Thomas

Rest, Hope, and Privilege: An intimate conversation with the founder of Intersectional Environmentalist
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Michael Phillips smiling

Why I Committed To Changing the Education System

Education & prison reform advocate Michael Phillips shares his story and an invitation to join a mission to create systemic change in the United States.
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A screenshot of the Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad, showing her handing a police officer a can of soda

How Brands Are Avoiding 'Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad' Moments — And Actually Doing Good

We've all seen the cringey misfired ads from brands trying to seem relevant. But some brands are cutting through the noise — and they're doing so by listening to cultural leaders.
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Shammara Lawrence and Gianluca Russo of Power of Plus

Meet the Founders of The Power of Plus: A Plus Size Movement Within the Fashion Industry

We talked with the founders of The Power of Plus to see what inspired them to build an online community, what their long-term goals are, and how they see the future of fashion evolving as the conversation around diversity and inclusivity continues to heighten. 
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Jeannie Jay Park sits next to her mother and grandmother in dresses

How I became radicalized as a female, Asian-American activist

Intersectional activist, creator, and model, Jeannie Jay Park, on her childhood, the model minority myth, activism, and her work with Sanitation Nation and Warriors in the Garden
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Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS.

Head of UNAIDS: How COVID-19 Affects the Fight Against HIV/AIDS — and How to Combat Inequities

The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened global inequities. But there are actions we can take to change that.
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"I Choose to Remember the Good" — An Interview with a 9/11 First Responder & Advocate

John Feal, a prominent September 11th survivor advocate shares about his efforts to ensure healthcare and support for victims and first responders after the attacks
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Map of the whole world, showcasing refugees

A Peek Into the World of a Top Official at the UN's Refugee Agency

Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) Clements has worked with displaced populations for the past three decades, and prior to joining UNHCR in 2015, she served in various roles at the U.S. State Department, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.
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