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52 Nontraditional Items To Check Out At Your Local Library

Whether you’re stopping into your local library to check out a book, join a zine-making class, or even to grab a free pass to a nearby art museum, we can almost guarantee there’s an offering at your library that you haven’t even discovered yet. 
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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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Death Penalty Quote Graphic: “The death penalty not only takes away the life of the person strapped to the table — it takes away a little bit of the humanity in each of us.” — Clint Smith

37 Important Quotes About the Death Penalty

We’ve curated the most powerful quotes from individuals who are against the death penalty — including activists, abolitionists, political leaders, and the families of victims.
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Emmett Till's Cousin: The Power of Forgiving, Forgetting, and Purpose

Grappling with the question, “What does justice mean in the resolution of a cold case spanning nearly seven decades?”, Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., Emmett’s cousin, best friend, and the sole surviving eyewitness to the events, shares his story.
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Ultimate Calendar of United Nations International Days

Your simple guide to the dozens of international days and weeks — plus, themed United Nations years and decades.
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26 Types of Activism To Know (Plus Examples)

We’ve broken down some of the many different approaches to activism, and how they can be used to make a difference. 
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Women's History Month Quote Graphic: Well-behaved women seldom make history. — Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

54 Best Empowering Women's History Month Quotes

To honor this important month, we’ve compiled a list of inspiring quotes from influential women who have made their mark on the world.
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“Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.” — Maya Angelou

115 Best Maya Angelou Quotes About Life, Love, & Change

Maya Angelou’s legacy lives on today through her powerful writing and tireless activism. She will always be remembered as a pioneer in the fight for civil rights and equality, and her work continues to inspire and empower activists around the world.
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Care Closets, Cures, & Helpers - Good News This Week: December 24th 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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The Best Good News Stories From 2022

Feel more hopeful about 2022 with Good Good Good’s roundup of the best positive news of the year — updated every month.
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Helpers 2022: The People Who Made a Difference for Equality, Justice, and Government

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Government & Justice category.
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Healthcare Helpers 2022

Helpers 2022: Healthcare Helpers Changing the World

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Healthcare category.
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