Good News Headlines 1/23/18
In Rebuff To Sessions, Federal Marijuana Justice Act Filed In House
by Phillip Smith, AlterNet
This is not just any marijuana legalization bill. Their Marijuana Justice Act would help correct decades of injustice surrounding the discriminatory enforcement of marijuana criminalization laws in the United States… Read More
Digital Art Installation Brings Brazil’s Street Art To Boston’s Walls
by Kristin Toussaint, Boston Metro
This month, taking a stroll on the Rose Kennedy Greenway could transport you to the streets of São Paulo… Read More
‘Trash Girl’ Won’t Back Down: Despite Bullies, 12-year-old Keeps Up Anti-Litter Fight
by Sami Grover, Treehugger
Nadia Sparkes picks trash on her way to and from school. And she's not going to let anyone stop her… Read More
Hope Rises For Critically Endangered Monkey Thanks To Conservation Efforts
by Melissa Breyer, Treehugger
The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey may survive because of work by communities, NGOs and the Myanmar and Chinese governments… Read More
U.K. Appoints A Minister For Loneliness
by Ceylan Yeginsu, The New York Times
In parallel, the Office for National Statistics would help to establish a method of measuring loneliness, and a fund would be set up to help the government and charities to develop a wider strategy to identify opportunities to tackle the problem… Read More
Norway To Shut Down All Mink And Fox Fur Factories By 2025
by Christianna Silva, Newsweek
The ban, which will go into full effect once the farms are shut down in 2025, is the result of strong anti-fur campaigns across the country… Read More
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