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Ways that people, organizations, and governments are fighting to strengthen democracy in the United States and around the world

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Happiness swings votes — and America's current mood could scramble expectations of young and old voters

Since the 1960s and the election of President John F. Kennedy, younger voters have supported Democratic candidates, while older voters leaned Republican. But that dynamic has been evolving.

Four college-aged people stand facing the White House. They all wear an orange t-shirt that reads "Love God. Love your neighbor. Act on climate."

Evangelical environmentalists ramp up faith-based climate activism in final weeks before election

This bloc of evangelical environmentalists hopes to inspire their communities to get out to vote in November.

Two women stand side-by-side at a climate protest. One holds up a cardboard sign that reads "change the system, not the climate" in black and red marker. The photo is cropped, only making the women's hands and torsos visible amongst the crowd.

New study confirms public pressure can lead to shifts in climate policy — even among anti-environmental officials

University of California San Diego researchers studied the public pressures faced by the Brazilian government in the wake of wildfires in 2019.

Three screenshots of a TikTok, side by side. On the left, a young woman in her twenties wears a blue and pink tie-dye shirt and a backwards baseball cap. She speaks directly into the camera in her kitchen, saying "guess what, it's election season." In the center, the same woman appears smaller on screen, with a screenshot of a Hinge conversation behind her. On the right, the same woman is speaking in her kitchen again, saying "like, how to get involved."

TikTok users 'go undercover' in swing states, convincing their dating app matches to vote in November

By changing their locations, these TikTok influencers used their dating apps to reach matches in swing states.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sits in a park next to his dog, Scout, a Black labrador mix. Behind them are luscious green trees. Walz wears a khaki hat that reads "Minnesota Grown," with a black quarter-zip shirt, as he pets the dog, who wears a black collar.

Tim Walz says his rescue dog's 'sense of empathy' has made him a better leader — and human

The Vice Presidential hopeful joined WeRateDogs for a walk in the park with his rescue pup, Scout.

President Jimmy Carter smiles at Egyptian President Anwar Sadat at the White House, Washington, D.C.

Jimmy Carter at 100: How his faith influenced his public service and human rights advocacy

On Carter’s 100th birthday, as journalists and historians consider his legacy, this prelude to Carter’s campaign offers insight into how he wanted to be known and how he might like to be remembered.

A road in North Carolina is destroyed after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene will impact survivors' mental health. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, multilingual support

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, this national helpline is providing crisis counseling to those in need.

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Politics & Government Good News

Ways that people, organizations, and governments are fighting to strengthen democracy in the United States and around the world

Happiness swings votes — and America's current mood could scramble expectations of young and old voters

Evangelical environmentalists ramp up faith-based climate activism in final weeks before election

New study confirms public pressure can lead to shifts in climate policy — even among anti-environmental officials

TikTok users 'go undercover' in swing states, convincing their dating app matches to vote in November

Tim Walz says his rescue dog's 'sense of empathy' has made him a better leader — and human

Jimmy Carter at 100: How his faith influenced his public service and human rights advocacy

Hurricane Helene will impact survivors' mental health. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, multilingual support

Colorblind visitors hoping to see autumn leaves can use new viewfinders in all of Virginia's state parks

Local parks get record $254 million boost from Interior Department. Here's a full list of cities benefitting

How Barcelona's subway system is powering EVs with regenerative braking

Study shows London's 'emissions zone' helps more kids walk and bike to school

USPS debuts new Kwanzaa stamp, fostering 'African unity and pride'

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