Good News Headlines 7/28/15

July 27, 2015

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No More Hidden Sugar: FDA Proposes New Label Rule

by Allison Aubrey, NPR

The Food and Drug Administration wants to make it easier for Americans to track how much added sugars we're getting in the foods and beverages we choose… Read more

This Trait Can Predict If A 5-Year-Old Will Grow Up To Be A Successful Adult

by Carolyn Gregoire, The Huffington Post

Watching a young child playing with others can reveal a great deal about who they are — and who they'll be in 20 years. That's the conclusion of an eye-opening new study from Pennsylvania State University… Read more

The Rapid Success Of Fight For $15: 'This Is A Trend That Cannot Be Stopped'

by Steven Greenhouse, Guardian UK/Reader Supported News

When fast-food workers started protesting just two years ago for a $15 minimum wage, they were mocked. This week, they secured their biggest victory yet… Read more

The Equality Act Is A Visionary Piece Of Legislation — And Way Overdue

by Louise Melling, The Huffington Post

Something extraordinary happened Thursday to advance fairness and equality in the United States. Members of Congress introduced legislation to amend the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964… Read more

How Solar Power Can Be Affordable And Accessible For All

by Mark Ruffalo, Huffington Post/Alternet

For a long time, everybody thought of solar panels as something only rich people could afford. But when you think about it, the fuel — sunlight — is free… Read more

Tired Of Waiting For Feds, California Bill Addresses Illegal Farmworkers Issue

by Gabrielle Saulsbery, Modern Farmer

In the absence of federal legislation, California Assemblyman Luis Anejo introduced a new bill that would allow farmworkers living in California illegally to get work permits… Read more