Social Media for Good

Stories of the ways social media is being used to make a positive difference and help people

Paving a Path for Justice: 7 Runners Making a Difference to Follow on Instagram

We profiled seven runners using running as a platform to build community and fight for justice — for both people and the planet.

RuPaul's Drag Race' Fans & Performers Fight Drag Bans

Fans of the hit show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are especially strong advocates for the beauty, power, and resilience of drag in queer communities.

Hank & John Green announce Gaza fundraiser on TikTok; pledge to match donations

Hank and John’s support came after comedian Erin Hattamer’s call to be more involved and vocal in their support of Palestine.

A brown, fluffy dog and a yellow lab have "before and after" transitions in a shelter and in their new homes

Watch the TikTok Trend Highlighting Before & After Transformations of Adopted Shelter Dogs

A TikTok trend is highlighting the benefits of adopting a shelter dog through before and after transformations.

Composite image of three separate TikTok video screenshots, each featuring a different person speaking into the camera. From left to right: Drew Afualo, Erin Hattamer, Chris Olsen. Each section includes captions, user interactions, and donation details related to their personal causes.

How comedian Erin Hattamer got TikTok's favorite influencers to raise funds for Palestinian families

Erin Hattamer's 'Pass the Hat' campaign is making the rounds on TikTok, where major influencers are being paired with Palestinian families in need.

Three screenshots of Lizzo speaking in a TikTok video

Lizzo gives thousands to Gaza, Sudan & Congo in TikTok plea, encourages 'fellow rich people' to do the same

Lizzo is chipping in to support Operation Olive Branch, and a number of other fundraisers, to help people in Gaza, Sudan, and Congo find relief.

Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal sit beside each other in a hospital room, wearing surgical gowns; Rhett in a wheelchair and Link laying in bed

YouTubers Rhett & Link (hilariously) got colonoscopies together to educate fans about colon cancer

"Good Mythical Morning" hosts Rhett and Link were their comedic selves as they underwent the procedure for the sake of colon cancer awareness.

A Koloa Maoli (Hawaiian duck) sits in the water

Duck stamps have raised $1.2 billion for conservation since 1934 — and this year's design is cuter than ever

Hunters, birders, stamp collectors, and wetland enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on this year's Federal Duck Stamp design.

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.

Andrew Knapp sits in a forest with his black and white dog; a screenshot of an Instagram Broadcast Channel from Andrew Knapp

Dollar Dog Walks: How You Can Make a Difference While Walking Your Dog

Photographer and dog owner Andrew Knapp is introducing a dog walking campaign to raise funds for mental health organizations.

A surfer wears a Surf Skull helmet and holds a surfboard in front of the ocean; the interior of a Surf Skull helmet

This Innovative, TikTok-Viral Helmet Aims To Reduce Concussions in Surfers

After a personal surfing injury made him realize the lack of effective head protection for casual surfers, this business owner created a solution.

These TikTok-Viral Glasses Provide Subtitles In Real Life

Two students from Standford and Yale have teamed up to create a clever way to bring more accessibility to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.