Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
02/02/2023
What Could Go Right? What do we owe Tyre Nichols?
Transforming a culture of police brutality, bit by bit
01/05/2023
How Formerly Incarcerated People Won Legal Protection in Atlanta
The fight for anti-discrimination protections was led by campaigners like Bridgette Simpson, who know the issue first-hand.
01/05/2023
Members of the military will now get 12 weeks of parental leave
Members of the military will now get 12 weeks of parental leave, doubling the previous amount, after a memorandum from the Department of Defense went into effect Wednesday.
12/29/2022
3 ways to tap billions in new money to go green — starting this month
In 2023, you can electrify your home — and your car — with the help of the U.S. government. Here’s how.
12/22/2022
What Could Go Right? 99 good news stories
2022’s human rights victories, environmental wins, and health and development milestones
12/16/2022
U.S. attorney general moves to end sentencing disparities on crack, powder cocaine
Justice Dept. aims to reverse decades of policy that critics say disproportionately targeted Black and Brown communities by treating crack users more punitively.
12/18/2022
10 states have now banned the sale of cosmetics tested on animals
New York became the tenth state to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a measure into law Thursday evening.
11/10/2022
What Could Go Right? The midterms were normal
High turnout and rejection of extremism show that American democracy lives on.
10/20/2022
What Could Go Right? At least it’s not October 2020 anymore
Not too long ago, we were still languishing in lockdowns. We take a look back on how far we have come in the past two years.
10/13/2022
What Could Go Right? Prisons, pardons, and pot
We are doing a little better when it comes to criminal justice reform
09/29/2022
India’s top court legalizes abortion regardless of marital status
India's top court on Thursday upheld the right of a woman to an abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy regardless of marital status, a decision widely hailed by women's rights activists.
09/09/2022