The Positive News Thread

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EU announces €9bn in funding for climate action

Roy Moore’s stunning defeat reveals the red line for Trump-style politics

Are We Ready for Truth & Reconciliation around Sexual Violence? #MeToo

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UK government's new rules protect the feelings of animals

Book review of The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion―Surprising Observations of a Hidden World by Peter Wohlleben: Sensitivity of pigs and the thieving of squirrels — all part of animals’ inner lives

The Dalai Lama: The Science of the Mind and the Science of the Brain

How vegetarians are giving start-ups food for thought

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Peace Action Applauds Proposal for North Korea Talks Without Preconditions

A Heartfelt Thank You To The Women Who Broke Their Silence On Roy Moore

Learning That My Father Was a Sexual Predator

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UN official: North Koreans say it is important to prevent war

San Francisco Is Getting Its First Black Female Mayor

‘Saturday Night Live’ Now Has Its First Black Head Writer Since ... EVER

Liam Neeson called badly bullied Irish American boy twice to support him

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My Family Fled to the U.S. to Survive. We Deserve to Stay.

The Radio Show Bringing Prisoners Messages from Home

70 U.S. Mayors Embrace Solar And Call For Strong Policies

Much-Needed Hope for Planet Earth in ‘Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution’

Toddler Mistakes Sister’s Wrestling Match For Real Fight, Runs In To Save Her

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'Huge Victory': Judge Drops Felony Riot Charges Against Six J20 Protesters

Major Education Victory in Philadelphia as Parents, Teachers & Activists Reclaim Control of Schools

State of the Union: Charter School Teachers Are Organizing (and Joining Forces with Public School Counterparts)

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Venezuela’s opposition wins EU’s prestigious human rights prize

‘Late Night’ Writer Amber Ruffin Hails Alabama’s Black Women For Saving America

Morgan Spurlock Admits History Of Sexual Misconduct, Including Rape Accusation

Spain: Pet protection law to cover post-divorce custody and ban embargoes

Soon meat might be taxed to fight greenhouse gas emissions

121 Members Of Congress Call For End Of Restrictions On Gun Violence Research

Lawmakers Ask Ethics Agency To Look Into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Trump

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Stranded migrants rescued from rocks off Turkey in dramatic operation

Committee Advances Bill to Target Financing of Human Trafficking

Peace On The Far Side Of Nuclear Weapons

After Alabama: A Fierce, Strategic and Organized Hope Is the Only Way Forward

Alabama Special Election Revives the Civil Rights Movement to Restore Voting Rights to Millions of People Nationwide

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Indonesian Constitutional Court Rejects Attempt To Ban Gay Sex, Extramarital Affairs

NOW announces #EnoughIsEnough Campaign To Dismantle the Culture of Violence Against Women

A breakthrough in research could soon triple the range of an electric car

Great ethical holiday gifts under $100

An easy guide to the Universal Basic Income solution

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No fuel, no problem: This eco-cruise ship runs on solar and wind

Success! Disney to Cast Chinese Actress Liu Yifei as Mulan

Give Your Values This Holiday Season: Buy Mexican

Too Many Women Think They Suffer Personal Issues Alone Until They Speak Out; It's Time to Change That

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Five years after losing her son to the Sandy Hook mass shooting, this mom teaches forgiveness and compassion to her community

If We’re Not Going To Stop Mass Shootings, These Doctors Want To Teach Civilians How To Save Lives

How One Organization Is Empowering Young Adults to Be Animal Advocates

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Full of Light and Love

Five years after 20 first-graders and six educators were massacred at Sandy Hook, some things haven't changed: Families still "miss desperately" their children, and a gutless, NRA-bought Congress still failed to pass 100 gun control bills. But some things have: 400 advocates are running for office, and families intent on honoring those lost have started foundations, scholarships, support programs because, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

Nasa find first alien solar system with as many planets as our own

BBC’s Blue Planet 2 Illustrates The Desperate Need to Rethink Our Eating Habits

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Women are at forefront of economic experiment in Jordan to find work for Syrians fleeing war

Cards Against Humanity Tackles Wealth Inequality, Sends Money To Poor

Meet the Woman Who’s Boosting Arizona’s Mom-and-Pop Business Culture

The child abuse commission didn't flinch. Can Australia show the same courage?

Irish judge excuses man in love for first time from jury duty

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These two organizations are on a mission to take plastic out of the fashion industry

Could trains be powered by solar energy in ten years’ time?

The Funniest Wildlife Photos Of 2017 Are Also Pretty Freakin’ Adorable

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2017’s History-Making Diversity Firsts

Current And Former Journalist Create Organization To Protect Women From Harassment And Improve Workplace Culture In Newsrooms

The Tide Is Turning: Fashion Icon Michael Kors Goes Fur-Free

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The Week in Good News

How One American Journalist Took Down Militiamen Who Raped 50 Young Girls

How Veterinary Social Workers Save Lives

EU to force firms to reveal true owners in wake of Panama Papers

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Rolling Back Birth Control Coverage

It “cannot be right” that a government entity “imposes its own version of morality on each of us,” the district judge said.

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WATCH: US Naval officers reveal 2004 encounter with possible UFO in extraordinary New York Times interview

How College Campuses Can Uphold Free Speech AND Shut Down Racists

We can’t stop watching these hilarious ‘silent monks’ singing the Hallelujah Chorus

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Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. Program

This Cat Named D-O-G Helps Train Pups To Be Service Dogs

Help Fire Families

The Thomas Fire has burned 100k acres across three communities in fewer than three days. The results are devastating, more than 30k people have been evacuated and hundreds of families have nothing left but clothes on their backs. The loss of both domestic and wild animals adds additional grief to those impacted. The effects of these fires will be felt by individuals, families and communities for years to come.

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France Promises To ‘Defend Net Neutrality’

Pope Francis calls on journalists to report correct information, not one-sided reports

Sharing “fake news” in Ireland could soon be illegal, with $10k fine attached

In Africa a Little Help Can Go a Long Way

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How to get involved on National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, December 21 (US)

These 5 Cities Found The Homeless Their Home Sweet Homes

What to Do When You Encounter Homeless People With Pets

Same-Sex Weddings Begin In Australia

Two Grooms-To-Be Wanted The ‘Gayest Cake Ever,’ And This Is What They Got

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Team Internet Is Far From Done: What’s Next For Net Neutrality and How You Can Help

4 Animals Who Mourn Their Dead

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VOICES OF RESISTANCE: 'We have strong reasons for hope'

How black farmers are fighting discrimination by growing food

How to Decolonize the Way You Think About Your Body

Orca Pledge: Floridas proposed Orca Breeding ban

Eels Make Extraordinary Migration by Tapping Into Earth’s Magnetic Fields

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Why racism has lost its grip in Norway

The eco guide to not buying stuff

This graph makes it easy to keep track of the clean energy race

People Who Live to 100 Have These Traits in Common

Looking to live to 100? A new study finds that people age better if they have a sense of purpose in life. Purposeful living has already been linked to other aspects of wellbeing, like lower risk of disease, but this one of the first studies that examined how people physically change over time.

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From the The Law of One: Ra Material Study Group on Facebook:

I met a very nice Indian man today who runs a charity place in my city that basically just gives food and other donated basic goods to the poor and needing. I had a donation because it felt right to and now I want to give more and be more involved, with people. He’s a very beautiful soul. Not religious but accepting of all and also of his own culture.

He told me that he works for Love, it’s Loves food and Loves giving and Loves generosity and that God is Love. He said he doesn’t encourage thank you rather God bless you and that’s what he says to everyone that comes there. He was very clear about it. He said that even a thank you is something for the man and the ego but it’s not his to give or receive because it’s all the work of Love moving through him and he is blessed by Love.

I was pretty impressed with him and in Love with what he’s doing. It’s little things, food and clothes and also helping out people in other ways, it’s a humble organization run by him and his family. Two young children and also volunteers. He told me when he told his wife what he was going to do she was a little upset but he was determined not to live just running after the materials of life anymore. He did it for 45 years and that was enough for him. He operates on the goodness of the community to help out and has been doing it for 4 years now. They have a dentist that goes in from time to time and does free basic work. Other people who help out.

It was really beautiful and I just wanted to share that with someone, some people who would actually appreciate hearing it. Love is for us to share and give graciously, it’s empowering to do so because it lightens up everyone who comes in contact with it and they give it back. Keep your hearts open and let that light shine into your communities, Love everyone you possibly can consciously, just in your travels, it makes a real difference, in our hearts and there’s. Love sees Love and that reminder really needs no words, only the action of allowing it to move us and from us. Peace and Love, love and Light brothers and sisters. If we are so, of sorrow, let Love embrace it!

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Former Pentagon UFO official: 'We may not be alone'

US was the sole dissenting voice with UN Resolution Condemning President Trump's Jerusalem Declaration

WHO Declares Medical Marijuana Ingredient CBD Safe and Non-Addictive

How Men Can Choose to Respond to the #MeToo Movement

Suggestions for Charity Gifts & Donations (UK & worldwide)

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United Nations Plans To Move 10,000 Migrants From Libya

Hurricane Harvey victims get free medical care at Buddhist temple in Houston

7 Inspiring People Who Won Elections in 2017

Nearly 20 State AGs to Sue FCC for Putting 'Corporate Profits Over Consumers'

Danish Architecture Firm Builds the World's First Biological House

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Swedish rape law would require explicit consent before sexual contact

Under legislation expected to be approved by parliament, burden of proof would shift from victim to alleged attacker

Researchers develop first diagnostic test for Parkinson’s thanks to this woman’s sense of smell

Solar-powered floating rig can harvest hydrogen from seawater

Toyota wants to sell more than 1 million electric cars by 2030

At least 10 new EVs and fuel cell vehicles coming, with all cars electrified by 2025

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5 Things You May Not Know About the Winter Solstice

9 People We Want to See More of in 2018

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UN votes resoundingly to reject Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital

Pope condemns 'cancer' of cliques in Christmas message to staff

The inside of this expressionist church is awe-inspiring

Study shows that rich people and poor people experience happiness differently

Rich people are more likely to experience happiness as feelings of contentment and pride, while those with less money tend to have stronger feelings of love and compassion, according to a new study.

Geeks are using science to make the best chocolate ever

So makers often work directly with farmers or reliable go-betweens to guarantee that they're getting high-quality products and to ensure that farmers are being paid fairly for their work, usually much more than fair-trade prices.

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New Zealand gives Mount Taranaki same legal rights as a person

Children of Catholic priests chalk up win in fight for recognition

Scotland bans use of wild animals in travelling circuses