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The Show Must Go On: 15 Good News Stories About Drag Queens

As politicians try to enact drag bans across the country, here are examples of drag performances being used for good.
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Indigenous Knowledge is Aiding Fishery Restoration in Vancouver, B.C.

More than a century after colonization nearly eradicated key fish populations around Vancouver, British Columbia, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is looking to the past to restore the ecosystem.
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These Are the Good News Stories You Missed This Week: November 10, 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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How Do We Prioritize Accessibility in Outdoor Spaces? These Experts Made a Checklist

The Outdoors for Everyone initiative encourages parks and organizations to create inclusive outdoor experiences through guidelines for accessibility.
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All National Parks, Including Yellowstone and Zion, Will Be Free To Visit This Saturday

While some National Parks can cost as much as $35 to visit, all parks will be free Saturday, November 11th as part of the National Park Service's free-fee day.
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Printer Poop' Is a Real Plastic Waste Issue… But Here's How To Recycle It

A popular YouTube creator invented a method to repurpose the plastic waste of "printer poop."
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How One Man Single-Handedly Saved A Rare Butterfly Species That “Needed A Little Extra Help”

A San Francisco hero brought the California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly back to the city after they had all but vanished.
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Watch The ‘Planet Earth 3’ Trailer and Stream New Episodes For Free

“Planet Earth 3” is out with new episodes after the global nature docuseries took a seven-year hiatus. You can watch the new episodes for free on select streaming services.
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Yosemite National Park Celebrates Trash Pickup Efforts

Volunteers picked up more than 10,000 pounds of trash during the Yosemite Facelift, a yearly trash clean-up event that takes place on National Public Lands Day.
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These Are the Best Good News Stories You Missed This Week: November 3, 2023

How many of these 21 positive headlines did you catch? Dive into your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A brown, fluffy dog and a yellow lab have "before and after" transitions in a shelter and in their new homes

Watch the TikTok Trend Highlighting Before & After Transformations of Adopted Shelter Dogs

A TikTok trend is highlighting the benefits of adopting a shelter dog through before and after transformations.
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Community Group Protests Portland Bike Lane Removal By Standing in Front of a Truck

Portland, Oregon residents successfully protested the unannounced removal of a recently installed bike lane in their city — a cycling hub.
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