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Drag queen Miss Toto smiles as she holds up a massive shark on a boat with the help of two other people.

This Florida drag queen doubles as a marine animal conservationist: 'Steve Irwin was my biggest inspiration growing up'

The funds go to Pridelines, a community center for LGBTQ+ youth in Florida.

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31 Ideas To Take Action & Celebrate Pride Month

June is Pride Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and support the LGBTQ+ community — all month long.

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Animals

Little free libraries are turning into 'Little Bee Libraries' to give pollinators a cozy place to rest

In addition to neighborhood plant swaps, trinket exchanges, dioramas, and more, Rachael Harms Mahlandt proposed a new craft idea that helps pollinators thrive.

Jasmin Savoy Brown and Liv Hewson in a scene from the TV show Yellowjackets

Arts & Culture

LGBTQ+ media representation is getting better, according to GLAAD study

In a study, GLAAD tracked the metrics of LGBTQ+ representation in films released by Hollywood’s 10 biggest film distributors.

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Animals

Hawaiians were shocked to find sea turtles with 'graffiti' on their backs. It led to a 600-person effort to save the species

Etchings on turtle shells led to a massive citizen science project that has resulted in even more protections for the endangered sea creatures.

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Housing

First in the nation 'dementia village' is a tiny town built just for residents with memory loss

The new model aims to maintain the best possible quality of life for its residents and help “normal” life last longer, even as their illness progresses.

Purple gloved hands reach down as they comfort a loggerhead sea turtle on a clinician table

Animals

A sea turtle washed ashore with a stingray barb lodged in his tongue. After an incredible 8-month recovery, he's returning to the ocean

Diamond the loggerhead sea turtle was on the verge of death when locals called the Virginia Aquarium's Stranding Response Team.

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Recent Good News

Updated with new good news every day

This Florida drag queen doubles as a marine animal conservationist: 'Steve Irwin was my biggest inspiration growing up'

31 Ideas To Take Action & Celebrate Pride Month

Little free libraries are turning into 'Little Bee Libraries' to give pollinators a cozy place to rest

LGBTQ+ media representation is getting better, according to GLAAD study

Hawaiians were shocked to find sea turtles with 'graffiti' on their backs. It led to a 600-person effort to save the species

First in the nation 'dementia village' is a tiny town built just for residents with memory loss

A sea turtle washed ashore with a stingray barb lodged in his tongue. After an incredible 8-month recovery, he's returning to the ocean

A public library in Oklahoma is offering affordable housing right upstairs. It’s a statewide first

9 Books By Trans And Nonbinary Authors To Read This Pride Month

An overlooked aspect of gender-affirming care, voice lessons help empower trans people

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