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Criminalizing homelessness isn't the answer. But these 3 proven interventions are A recent study found that there was actually a 2.2% average increase in unsheltered homelessness in cities that implemented criminalization ordinances, compared to those that didn’t.

A recent study found that there was actually a 2.2% average increase in unsheltered homelessness in cities that implemented criminalization ordinances, compared to those that didn’t.

Henrietta Lacks story is one of the most well-known examples of racism within a medical system that has historically exploited Black patients.

Girl Scout Troop 26286 is only five years old, and already having a record cookie sales year. The troop’s leader said all the extra funds will “invest in the girls’ experience” — including teaching them fishing, taking them camping, and much more.

Mines remain active long after conflicts end. They don’t recognize ceasefires.

Hospitals that implement 'zero suicide model' see drastic decrease in attempts and deaths The model was first developed in 2001 and has been implemented in 25 countries around the world since.

The model was first developed in 2001 and has been implemented in 25 countries around the world since.

April 3 is officially declared 'Jane Goodall Day,' a new holiday promoting climate action The Jane Goodall Institute has announced how it plans to honor the late conservationist on her birthday this year.

The Jane Goodall Institute has announced how it plans to honor the late conservationist on her birthday this year.

Former inmate buys prison to create housing and job training for other ex-convicts: 'From prison to purpose' Kerwin Pittman is making history by turning an abandoned North Carolina correctional facility into a transitional housing development for other formerly incarcerated community members.

Kerwin Pittman is making history by turning an abandoned North Carolina correctional facility into a transitional housing development for other formerly incarcerated community members.

We can prevent elections from being stolen. Here's how, according to a human rights expert By learning from other countries, the United States can prepare for safe and fair elections.

By learning from other countries, the United States can prepare for safe and fair elections.

Mike Schultz just wanted “to create something to get back on my motocross bike and my snowmobile,” until he realized the much, much bigger impact he could have.

The Guardian characterized the findings as contradicting many British conservatives who claim the U.K. and London have a growing crime problem. Globally, public perception often incorrectly suggests crime is higher than it actually is.

A Paralympic snowboarder made his own prosthetic leg. Now, 25 of his competitors will wear his designs in Italy Mike Schultz first made his own prosthetic leg in 2010. Now, his company BioDapt provides equipment to other elite para athletes.

Mike Schultz first made his own prosthetic leg in 2010. Now, his company BioDapt provides equipment to other elite para athletes.

“When something affects 8 out of 10 women (with Black women impacted at higher rates) and we’re still caught off guard by it, that’s not individual bad luck — that is systemic failure,” Nyong’o wrote for the #MakeFibroidsCount campaign.

Rogen said he’d “been marveling” at O’Hara’s “ability to be generous and kind and gracious, while never, ever minimizing her own talents and her own ability to contribute to the work that we were doing.“

Seth Rogen accepts posthumous award for Catherine O'Hara: 'She really showed that you can be a genius and be kind' Seth Rogen paid tribute to his friend and co-star in a moving speech at SAG’s Actor Awards.

Seth Rogen paid tribute to his friend and co-star in a moving speech at SAG’s Actor Awards.

TED makes multi-million-dollar investment to boost safe abortion in 10 countries, prevent 22.6M unintended pregnancies This is the first time TED’s Audacious Project has invested in an organization specifically focused on abortion access and care.

This is the first time TED’s Audacious Project has invested in an organization specifically focused on abortion access and care.

Experts think naloxone is saving new moms, as maternal overdose rates plummet in Colorado The number of maternal overdose deaths in Colorado dropped 60% from 2022 to 2023.

The number of maternal overdose deaths in Colorado dropped 60% from 2022 to 2023.

Ms. Rachel once again uses her platform to defend children during wartime Ms. Rachel has been unceasing in her protection of children, beyond borders and beyond conflict.

Ms. Rachel has been unceasing in her protection of children, beyond borders and beyond conflict.

March: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes The ultimate calendar of March’s awareness days, national months, and more...

The ultimate calendar of March’s awareness days, national months, and more...

'Dog-sniffing dog' helps volunteers rescue lost pets: 'A game-changer' Black lab mix Scout is the newest team member of The Retrievers, a volunteer group that helps reunite dog owners with their lost pups.

Black lab mix Scout is the newest team member of The Retrievers, a volunteer group that helps reunite dog owners with their lost pups.

Bolivia's Indigenous communities have helped protect nearly 1 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest Bolivia has created four new protected areas covering 907,244 hectares (2.2 million acres) of Amazon lowlands and Andean highlands.

Bolivia has created four new protected areas covering 907,244 hectares (2.2 million acres) of Amazon lowlands and Andean highlands.

Mark Ruffalo prioritizes activism over Hollywood norms: 'I can't pretend anymore' Mark Ruffalo was one of Good Good Good’s 2025 Helpers of the year for his relentless activism.

Mark Ruffalo was one of Good Good Good’s 2025 Helpers of the year for his relentless activism.

Good News This Week: February 28, 2026 - Dogs, Rainbows, & Scream Clubs Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

These incarcerated men are rehabilitating injured squirrels and baby possums in prison Every year, hundreds of animals pass from the Ohio Wildlife Center’s hospital to more than 60 incarcerated volunteers.

Every year, hundreds of animals pass from the Ohio Wildlife Center’s hospital to more than 60 incarcerated volunteers.

Paul Rudd assembled an all-star bowling league to support kids who stutter The greatest role of Paul Rudd’s career? A bowler with a big heart.

The greatest role of Paul Rudd’s career? A bowler with a big heart.

Could 'agrihoods' — neighborhoods built around gardens — be the future of housing? Agrihoods reimagine urban living by putting food, not cars, at the center of the community.

Agrihoods reimagine urban living by putting food, not cars, at the center of the community.

To gather all of the materials required for the piece, residents of Zacamil worked with the National Association of Collectors and Recyclers of El Salvador to collect plastic lids over the course of several months.

Everybody’s going to a PWHL game.

Lupita Nyong'o launches GoFundMe for women's health research after discovering she has 50 uterine fibroids The “Black Panther” actress is speaking up about an often overlooked condition in reproductive health.

The “Black Panther” actress is speaking up about an often overlooked condition in reproductive health.

9 places to find good news about climate change While the climate crisis is urgent, there are still solutions worth celebrating.

While the climate crisis is urgent, there are still solutions worth celebrating.

Don’t you dare believe all hope is lost — there’s so much good going on, you just have to know where to look.