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A woman holding a sign that says "Act now or swim later"

These are the 'climate grannies' — and they'll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren.

They have the generational wisdom, environmental activism experience, free time — and they're not afraid of getting arrested.
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A drawn portrait of Caroline Herschel

England's first female professional astronomer was largely ignored for two centuries — but is finally gaining name recognition today

Caroline Herschel, the first English professional female astronomer, made contributions to astronomy that are still important to the field today. But even many astronomers may not recognize her name.
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Women protesting outside the White House in 1917

Meet the forgotten deaf women who fought for the right to vote

Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, low pay, and lack of recognition, countless deaf women have fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including for the right to vote.
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A photo collage of a water tank sign in the outdoors, a portrait image of Dr. Ruth Gottesman, two men removing concrete off the ground, a document from the State of California, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: March 2, 2024 - Park, Trees, & Free Tuition

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Join this Wikipedia 'Edit-a-thon' to celebrate Women's History Month right from your couch

The Smithsonian American Women’s History museum is addressing Wikipedia's gender gap by hosting a free "Wikipedia Edit-a-thon" to create and edit articles about inspiring women.
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Left: The band MUNA poses in front of a light blue sky, Center: A poster for MadSoul Music Festival, Right: Lin-Manuel Miranda holds up an "I voted" sticker in a selfie

This congressman is hosting a music festival with MUNA, Lin-Manuel Miranda to raise funds for equal rights

MUNA, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and other big names will join forces in Orlando on March 2 to help raise funds for social justice advocacy organizations.
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Left: Jon Stewart cries on The Daily Show, Right: Jon Stewart sits with his two children, holding a brindle pit bull puppy in his arms

Jon Stewart helps raise $25k for animal shelter after heartfelt tribute to beloved dog Dipper on 'The Daily Show'

After a heartfelt tribute to his late dog, Dipper, Jon Stewart inspired hundreds to donate to a New York City animal shelter.
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A woman dropping a paper in the ballot box

A new Michigan law will automatically register people to vote when leaving prison

The law is the first in the nation and expands the Department of Corrections’ current effort to restore voting rights to returning citizens.
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Jessie Dean Gipson Simmons, shown top center, posing for the camera with her family. [Clockwise: daughter Angela and husband Obadiah Jerone, Sr.]

Jessie Simmons: How a schoolteacher became an unsung hero of the civil rights movement

Denials in work applications set Jessie up to fight an important battle for justice for Black educators at a time when many were being pushed out of the teaching profession.
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A screenshot of a GoFundMe page titled "Help a Generous Soul Reenter Society from Prison"

A California inmate donated his life savings to relief in Gaza — and then a GoFundMe campaign raised $100k for him

After decades of work for just 13 cents a day, this incarcerated man donated all of his money to support relief efforts in Gaza.
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A white electric vehicle charger plugged into the back of a black car parked next to a sidewalk lined with trees

A new study found the shift to EVs could prevent millions of childhood asthma attacks

For the millions of children who live near highways, transitioning to zero-emission vehicles will improve their health — and the planet's too.
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Screenshots of Ernie Thompson doing the Macarena on TikTok, wearing a shirt that says "Macarena Against Transphobes."

For every transphobic comment this TikToker gets, he'll do the Macarena

This transgender TikTok creator decided to respond to his hate comments with a joyful approach: Dancing to the Macarena.
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