Economic Good News

Stories about money and economics being used for good — and good being done for money and economies

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Meet the Texas Teens Who Took on the State's 'Tampon Tax' (and Won)

A group of young women have teamed up with a prestigious Houston law firm to get the state to stop charging sales tax on menstrual products, arguing they qualify as “wound care dressings.”
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Texas House Passes Bill to Repeal 'Tampon Tax' on Menstrual Products & Diapers

The bill, which Democrats have been pushing for years, has become a top priority after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The Senate has already passed the bill, which would provide tax relief on the purchase of menstrual products, diapers, and other childcare necessities.
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Milestone Achieved: 10,000 Women Certified To Fight Malaria in Rwanda

In 2017, the Society for Family Health Rwanda and the Rwanda Ministry of Health partnered with SC Johnson and Raid to create the Certified Care program. It has now reached a milestone of 10,000 certifications.
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30 Green Careers That Can Help Fight Climate Change

Much of the work that must be done to make our country more sustainable will be accomplished by farmers, construction workers, and electricians — and much of that work is starting at the local level already.
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4 of the top fiction, nonfiction, and children's books about climate change

38 Best Books About Climate Change

Immerse yourself in the best climate change books, chosen for their ability to inform, captivate, and empower readers of all ages to make a lasting positive impact.
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Suit Up: This Nonprofit Provides Professional Clothes To Veterans in Need

Save A Suit empowers veterans through professional clothing, aiding their job search and boosting confidence as they navigate the challenges of civilian life.
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Empowering Women & Tackling Climate Change: The Surprising Benefits of Solar-Powered Refrigerators

Expanding food cold chains to the world’s least-developed countries can have enormous impacts. But it also raises concerns if it’s not done in a way that avoids contributing to climate change.
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These Local Governments Are Using Federal Aid To Cancel Medical Debt

From Chicago to Toledo, more and more local governments are getting in on this simple economic recovery strategy: buying up and canceling medical bills en masse.
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Meet Keith Lee, the TikTok Food Reviewer Turning Struggling Eateries into Success Stories

Keith Lee has used his TikTok platform to uplift small food businesses in Las Vegas and beyond.
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Innovative Ugandan School Fuses Indigenous & Financial Education

Discover how the Tat Sat Community Academy in rural Uganda is transforming lives by combining Indigenous knowledge and financial education, providing students with a unique and empowering educational experience.
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Grassroots AIDS Activists Fought for and Won Affordable HIV Treatments Around the World

The President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, has revolutionized the fight against global AIDS over the last 20 years. But this program would not be so successful — and might not even exist — without the work of grassroots AIDS activists around the world.
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Kate Raworth and a visual representation of Doughnut Economics

What is Doughnut Economics? A New Way Forward

Learn about Doughnut Economics: A creative concept that outlines a new economic model to sustainably bring us into the 21st century.
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