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.
01/04/2021
What Will Happen In 2021? Here’s What People In 1921 Predicted
When you look back to history, you can feel more optimistic about our future.
01/01/2021
The Year in Cheer
112 bits of good news that kept us sane in 2020.
12/31/2020
New Year’s Resolutions That Will Actually Lead to Happiness
Set goals to improve your well-being—not your wallet or your waistline
12/18/2020
99 Good News Stories You Probably Didn’t Hear About in 2020
Even during the darkest of times, there’s been hope.
12/12/2020
Is There Hope for Humanity? (Yes.)
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Rutger Bregman discuss human nature; its implications for contemporary politics; and the policies which we need to create a more human-centric world.
11/29/2020
Can I or Can’t I?
Ability is in the eye of the beholder
11/30/2020
The Case for Optimism, Part 2
11/30/2020
The Case for Optimism, Part 1
10/20/2020
Hidden Common Ground: We found that Americans are more united than it appears
On raising the minimum wage, infrastructure investments, ensuring affordable childcare, and more
10/19/2020
America Feels Like It’s Falling Apart. Time for Some Optimism
Some thinkers aren’t willing to just accept dystopia.
Quote worth repeating: “The ability to imagine not just fixes for today’s problems, but a radically better tomorrow, is an essential motivator to keep fighting when everything feels like it’s falling apart.”
10/19/2020