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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.

A picture of a library, taken from a second story looking down. Three different people are milling about

Housing

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

The new mixed-use building may be a first for the state, but it's far from a first for the country.

Three books on a blue background: "Paper Doll" by Dylan Mulvaney, "All the Flowers Kneeling" by Paul Tran, and "Man o' War" by Cory McCarthy

LGBTQ+

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

It is more important than ever to learn directly from trans and nonbinary writers. Here’s a reading list to get you started.

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LGBTQ+

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

A trans person’s voice is a core aspect of their identity. Just ask Bernie Wagenblast.

A man with a mustache smiles on a stage as he holds a microphone in his left hand

Mental Health

This unique suicide prevention model offers stand-up comedy classes to men struggling with their mental health

The six-week class builds towards a show in front of a live audience.

A Przewalski's horse mother and foal walk in a sanctuary at the Bronx Zoo

Animals

Conservationists celebrate birth of rare Mongolian wild horse: 'This foal is wildlife conservation in action'

In 1969, the Przewalski's horse was officially declared extinct in the wild.

A young great horned owl flaps its wings in an aviary

Animals

Owl survives 'feather transplant' after being found stuck in a concrete mixer. 6 months later, he's flying free

The young great horned owl was found with a quarter of its body encased in dried concrete. He’s made a miraculous return back to the skies.

A restroom sign showing a male and female symbol

LGBTQ+

New study: Most people are not actually worried about trans women in women's bathrooms

The data shows that most people are not actually complaining about trans women using “women-only spaces.”

Recent Good News

Updated with new good news every day

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

This unique suicide prevention model offers stand-up comedy classes to men struggling with their mental health

Conservationists celebrate birth of rare Mongolian wild horse: 'This foal is wildlife conservation in action'

Owl survives 'feather transplant' after being found stuck in a concrete mixer. 6 months later, he's flying free

New study: Most people are not actually worried about trans women in women's bathrooms

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