
Eclipse good news: This is how visually impaired students will 'get a feel for' the eclipse
In the U.S., over 7 million people are blind or visually impaired and may not be able to experience an eclipse the traditional way.
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Catan goes eco-friendly — 'New Energies' board game tackles climate change
In "Catan: New Energies," players settle land while navigating modern-day disasters, like mitigating pollution levels to avoid game-ending consequences.
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Georgia just made history with the state's largest-ever release of endangered sea turtles
After being rescued from Cape Cod last winter, and months of rehabilitation, a group of 34 endangered sea turtles were released from Jekyll Island this week.
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Mercury Stardust & friends raise millions for gender-affirming care on TikTok, despite transphobic trolls
Mercury Stardust's annual TikTok livestream was interrupted by trolls this weekend — but the trans creator is dedicated to supporting gender-affirming care.
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After a decade of explosive growth, nearly one-quarter of U.S. electricity now comes from renewables
Renewables have grown at a staggering rate since 2014 and now account for 22 percent of the nation’s electricity — solar alone has grown eightfold in 10 years.
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All the times Olivia Rodrigo showed us she's a feminist — from girlhood to the 'Guts' Tour
Olivia Rodrigo’s support of abortion funds has been celebrated, but here are all the times she’s reminded us of her feminist values over the years.
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'Micro-feminism' explained: This TikTok trend is fighting gender inequality in tiny ways
Creators have sparked discussions of "micro-feminism," empowering women to reclaim their power in everyday situations and challenge harmful stereotypes.
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Meet the Documenters: The people who actually attend — and keep a record of — your city's meetings
A network of newsrooms and community organizations, the Documenters train and pay hundreds of people to attend under-reported public meetings and publish the results.
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Watch: Incarcerated composers react from prison as a string quartet brings their songs to life
In Sonoma County Jail, 11 inmates found solace and purpose in a music program, culminating in an emotional concert performed live.
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Meet the startup that wants to make it easier to be an informed citizen
This Oregon-based startup aims to make civic engagement a lot more easy and enjoyable — for voters, candidates, advocacy organizations, and businesses alike.
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TikToker's unique method of volunteering with disobedient shelter dogs gives them a new 'leash' on life
This dog trainer is going viral for his unique approach to volunteering at his local animal shelter: Running with high-energy dogs who struggle to get adopted.
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