Good News Headlines 10/11/16
Romanian Shelter Gives Paraplegic Dogs Love, Care, And Wheelchairs
by McKinley Corbley, Good News Network
This shelter doesn’t believe in euthanizing dogs just because they aren’t perfect – that’s why they not only take in abandoned pups, but they also give them a set of wheels as well… Read More
Boston School Committee Votes Unanimously Against Charter Expansion
by Tonya Mosley and Max Larkin, WBUR
The Boston School Committee joined more than 150 other Massachusetts districts Wednesday night by approving a resolution to oppose Question 2, the ballot measure that would raise the statewide cap on new or expanded charter schools… Read More
Massive Uprising By Polish Women Just Forced Right-Wing Government To Drop Abortion Ban
by Nika Knight, Common Dreams
Ruling far-right party surprised opponents by reversing position on draconian abortion ban… Read More
Why It Matters That Oregon's Governor Revealed She Had Experienced Domestic Violence
by Eric March, Upworthy
When asked about her plans to seek pay equity for women and combat domestic violence against them, in a debate in Portland on Sept. 30, Oregon Governor Kate Brown defended her record, revealing a painful, personal detail in the process… Read More
Suburban Chicago County Becomes Largest In Country To Provide Paid Sick Leave
by Bryce Covert, ThinkProgress
There are now 35 paid sick leave laws across the nation… Read More
Harrison Browne Is First Openly Transgender Athlete On U.S. Pro Sports Team
by A.J. Perez, USA Today
Harrison Browne’s name appeared on the National Women's Hockey League’s Buffalo Beauts roster this week… Read More
Colombia's President Wins Nobel Peace Prize
from WBUR
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is being honored for his work on a peace accord with the Marxist rebel group known as the FARC… Read More
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