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People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A photo collage of a woman holding a bowl of food, a crowd of protestors, a screenshot of John Green's YouTube video, a man holding a solar panel, and 'I Voted' stickers

Good News This Week: September 23, 2023 - Lunches, Voters, & Climate Initiatives

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Hannah Ritchie stands on red stage in front of the red TED Talks logo

Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data: On Good News & How To Make a Difference

In honor of the release of Hannah Ritchie’s TED Talk from TED 2023, we’re sharing our interview with her.
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Advocates rally in NYC

Tuberculosis Activists Rally in NYC Ahead of UN High-Level Meeting

Activists joined together to welcome Danaher’s 20% price reduction of its TB tests and continue to push for the work left to be accomplished.
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An illustration of Earth, surrounded by a ring of symbols: A first aid kit, a water faucet, bread, a flag, a brain, a house, a pencil, a plane, and gender symbols

14 Problems in the World — And Their Potential Solutions

A roundup of some of the major challenges of our time — and reasons to be hopeful.
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Editorial illustration collage of TB under microscope, Cepheid test cartridge, a TB health advocate, and a John Green video thumbnail with the words "good news"

Danaher Lowers Cost of TB Tests After Pressure from John Green, Activists, & Orgs 

Danaher and Cepheid announced a 20% price reduction in their life-saving TB tests after a pressure campaign from advocates.
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A photo collage of a man wearing a shirt that says 'The world is not better without you', a puffin, a tuberculosis test machine, the front of a train, and a New York University flag

Good News This Week: September 16, 2023 - Dogs, Puffins, & Renewable Energy

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A meme of a hand above a blue button labeled "$5 TB tests". "Danaher (if they're cool)"

14 Best Memes About Danaher & TB from John Green & Activists

Along with John Green, activists are spreading the word with memes to pressure Danaher to lower the cost of its tuberculosis tests.
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A man in a neon yellow vest pets a dog next to a pile of rubble

Morocco Good News: Meet One Rescue Team — And Their Dogs — Saving Lives After Earthquake

A Spain-based rescue organization drove through the night to reach victims of Morocco's recent earthquake.
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Four images: Tuberculosis, John Green, Danaher's GeneXpert Machine, and Activist Typing

John Green & Grassroots Activists Pressure Danaher To Drop Price of Tuberculosis Test

“Since the mid-1950s, TB has been curable — yet we still allow TB to kill over 1.6 million people per year.” — John Green
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A photo collage of a man pushing a cart, a close-up image of a bird, a view of a mountain and a lake, and a group of female construction workers huddled around a floor plan

Good News This Week: September 9, 2023 - Turtles, Birds, & Women's Health

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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