Good News Headlines 9/6/16
How This Olympian Is Saving African-American Children From Drowning
by Phil Taylor, Good Magazine
Through USA Swimming’s Make a Splash program, Cullen Jones, 32, and other elite swimmers have traveled to more than 40 cities around the country, giving free lessons and promoting water safety… Read More
California Bans Use Of Harmful Devices Against Captive Elephants
by McKinley Corbley, Good News Network
California Governor Jerry Brown has just signed in Senate Bill 1062 banning the use of bullhooks, ankuses, baseball bats, axe handles, pitchforks, spikes, and any other device designed to inflict pain for the purpose of training or controlling the behavior of an elephant… Read More
Georgetown Will Offer An Edge In Admissions To Descendants Of Slaves
by Camila Domonoske, NPR
A working group, created last year to explore Georgetown's historical ties to slavery, says even more slaves might have been sold in the 1830s to keep the school afloat… Read More
Bea Arthur Homeless Shelter For LGBTQ Youth To Open Next Year
by Sarah Grossman, The Huffington Post
The shelter was made possible by a generous donation from Arthur’s estate, which gave $300,000 to the Ali Forney Center after the actress died in 2009… Read More
Boulder Commits To Going 100 Percent Renewable
by Natasha Geiling, ThinkProgress
Boulder, Colorado, announced that it would commit to being powered by 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, making it the 17th U.S. city to make such a pledge… Read More
Librarian Saves Money, Eats Frozen Dinners, Leaves Surprise $4 Million Gift to UNH
by Kyle Scott Clauss, Boston Magazine
An alumnus and employee of nearly 50 years, Robert Morin gave back in a big way… Read More
FDA Bans Triclosan And 18 Other Ingredients In Antibacterial Soap
by Mary Jo DiLonardo, Mother Nature Network
We've become a nation of germaphobes, washing regularly with antibacterial soap, but the Food and Drug Administration has finally said knock it off… Read More
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