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People & Planet: What Is Intersectional Environmentalism?

Intersectional environmentalism is the mainstream environmentalist movement demanding that our planet and its people are both cared for and seen as interconnected.
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Art being sold on the Etsy of a Ukrainian seller, and a portrait of her from her profile

Meet One Ukrainian Etsy Seller Creating In The Midst of Conflict

This Etsy seller gives us a look into life in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict — and what she's doing with her influx of new sales.
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Ukrainian refugee Varvara, 8, attends the St Patrick's Day Parade with her uncle Andriy Koslovskyi in the Irish capital Dublin

For Ukraine's Refugee Children, Schools Promise a Fresh Start

Europe's schools are working to make space for more than 1.5 million children fleeing the war in Ukraine.
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31 Best Madeleine Albright Quotes About Making a Difference

“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” — The first female Secretary of State
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Quote Wallpaper Graphic saying: When you are willing to make sacrifices for a great cause, you will never be alone. — by Coretta Scott King

25 Best Coretta Scott King Quotes About Positive Change

You might know King as the wife of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., however, her legacy extends far beyond the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. 
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Portrait of author Andre Henry and his book: All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope — and Hard Pills to Swallow — About Fighting for Black Lives

How & Why To Be Hopeful: Advice From a Reenergized Activist

Hope takes cues from current events and serves as the basis for action. It's not found by burying one's head in the sand. It comes to people who are paying attention to what's going on in the world.
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charity: water’s Tiny Heroes Are Saving the World, One Water Crisis at a Time

The nonprofit is empowering children to make a positive difference in the world — and many of these kids are growing up to become activists
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Sharon McMahon uses Instagram to inform her community and raise money

Sharon McMahon's 'Governerds' Raise Millions to Help Others

Sharon McMahon — known as America's government teacher — leads a digital community called 'Governerds.' Together, they have raised millions to help others...
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Simone Biles smiling after receiving a medal

15 American Women Athletes Who Broke Barriers

The sports world would be very different without any of the women mentioned on this list. It’s impossible to deny the significant accomplishments of these athletes, but many of them represent more than medals, trophies, and numbers on scoreboards.
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A white woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wears glasses and a blue jacket as she reads an issue of the Goodnewspaper.

How To Read The News With Intentionality

We are inundated with news every day, and it can be hard to accurately and productively stay engaged. Let’s explore how we can think critically about our news consumption and set meaningful boundaries.
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Europe Sizes Up Renewables To Reduce Reliance on Russian Gas

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “might be the biggest stimulus to the rollout of renewables that the continent has ever had”
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World Hunger Quote: If you cannot feed a hundred people, then feed just on. — Mother Teresa

The 31 Best Quotes About Hunger & Feeding the Poor

These inspiring quotes remind us of the importance of acknowledging the problem of hunger and working together to fight this global justice issue.
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