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Eco-friendly and organic bedding brands like Pact, Tuft & Needle, and Takasa

22 Best Sustainable Bedding Brands for a Cozy Sleep

If you’ve been in the market for some new bedding, we want to make it easier for you to find something that meets your needs and doesn’t harm the planet in the process.
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A photo collage of Crystalyne Curley, a skateboarder, a porta-potty, an illustration of a broom and sparkles, and an illustration of Gemma Styles

Quidditch, Porta-Potties, & Mental Health - Good News This Week: February 4th 2023

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Corals, Butterflies, & 15-Minute Cities - Good News This Week: January 28th 2023

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Monterey Park Lunar New Year Shooting: 10 Ways To Help

Here are some ways to turn your heartbreak and grief for the Monterey Park and AAPI community, as well as all those who have tragically been victims of gun violence, into action.
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Gemma Styles: On ADHD, Community, and Activism

Gemma Styles joins us for a candid conversation about mental health, activism, social media, and how we can all make a difference by embracing our truest selves.
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Heat Officers, Pets, & Solar Power - Good News This Week: January 21st 2023

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Urban Walkability is Gaining a Foothold in the U.S.

Prioritizing improved walkability and pedestrian access to businesses over traffic and parking has helped many struggling businesses stay afloat in the U.S. That’s why cities around the country are starting to embrace an urban planning concept called the “15-Minute City.”
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7 Mental Health Activists You Should Know

These mental health advocates are fighting for inclusive policies, increased affordable mental health access for underserved communities, and ways to replace misconceptions with understanding.
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Zeens, Koalas, & a Young Mayor - Good News This Week: January 14th 2023

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These Organizations Help Dogs When Their Owners Are In Need

So it makes it that much more difficult when folks facing obstacles — like housing insecurity, hospitalization, or deployment — need to find a new way to take care of their furry friends. Luckily, other animal-loving helpers have dedicated their livelihoods to helping others.
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Brooklyn's Alternative Approach to Gun Violence Shows Promise

New York City’s most populous borough is using police and incarceration as a last resort — and seeing shootings decrease.
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Women, Traveling Surgeons, & Bicycles - Good News This Week: January 7th 2023

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