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River And Tree Forest In Desert Public Domain Via Pxfuel

Good News Headlines 12/31/19

Serapium Forest is the most prosperous of Egypt’s 36 tracts of land that make up an ambitious program to combat desertification by creating sustainably managed commercial forests fed entirely by wastewater…

The Way Climate Change Unites Us

The Practical Farmers of Iowa waste no time on partisan politics as they face the challenges of extreme weather and depleted soils.

Maine Needs Our Help In Defeating Big Pharma

If Mainers do not comply with the new vaccine law and choose to opt out of even one dose of a required vaccine, they face expulsion from all public, private, parochial and online schools (preschool through graduate school) as well as termination from employment.

Americans Bankrupted By Health Care Costs: 4 Questions Answered

Medical bankruptcy has been a talking point for many Democratic candidates as they make their individual cases for health care reform. This begs a few questions about how widespread these bankruptcies are and what causes them.

7 Exercises For Reducing Chronic Pain

Exercise is a common treatment for chronic pain. Depending on your current state of health, it may help decrease inflammation, increase mobility, and decrease overall pain levels, no additional medication required.

The Golden Journey

The Japanese have an art form called kintsugi which means “golden journey.” In this process they repair a valuable old broken piece of pottery with liquid gold, bringing the pieces together to make the item whole again. At the same time, rather than hiding the breaks it enhances them.

Working At The Casa del Refugiado

For most of November I worked as a short-term volunteer at the Casa del Refugiado, the House of the Refugee, located near the border in El Paso, Texas.

5 Tips For Planning The Perfect Meal On A Budget

Are you trying to plan delicious meals each evening without breaking the bank? Try these tips to see how easy it is to create the perfect meal without spending a fortune in time or money.

“Stop What You’re Doing And Watch This”: Intense Praise For Apocalypse-Themed Climate 2020 Campaign Ad

“It's a catastrophe of our own creation—but it doesn’t have to end this way,” says Andrew Romanoff, a Democratic hopeful for U.S. Senate running in Colorado.

Good News Headlines 12/17/19

Greta Thunberg, 16, is the youngest individual to be recognized as Time Person Of The Year.

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Is It Ethical To Keep Pets And Other Animals? It Depends On Where You Keep Them

Living on a farm with five different species, including chickens and dogs, has convinced me of an animal’s right to place, too.

7 Best Vitamins And Supplements To Combat Stress

Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and good nutrition are some of the best ways to better equip your body to combat stress, but several vitamins and supplements can also help.

Reconsider Lettuce Use In Light Of Recurring Contamination

Foodborne disease outbreaks are becoming increasingly common, thanks to conventional agricultural and confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) practices.

Good News Headlines 12/10/19

The story of the resurgence of the lobo mexicano (Canis lupis baileyi) begins in the late 1970s when former wolf trapper Roy T. McBride was commissioned by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a survey of wolves in Mexico…

Taking The Shame Out Of Fat-Shaming

In time for the holidays, a perfect response for put-downs and power plays at the dinner table.

How Mister Rogers’ Faith Shaped His Idea Of Children’s Television

The beloved children’s television icon Fred Rogers – who is played by actor Tom Hanks in the upcoming film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” – entered the world of children’s programming during an era of massive political and cultural upheaval.

Do “Environmentally Responsible” Products Help The Planet? Or Do They Just Get Us To Buy More Stuff?

Some say that so-called “conscious consumerism” is good for our planet. Others see it as just a way to assuage our overconsuming consciences.

Truth And Reconciliation For Native Peoples Begins In Maine

“Dawnland” is a must-see documentary on PBS’s Independent Lens.

Is This Typical Teenage Behavior Or A Warning Sign Of Mental Illness?

Any parent of a teenager knows, teens can be moody, distant, and defiant at times. But while this can sometimes be a source of stress and conflict for families, it’s also usually a completely normal part of being a teen.

Good News Headlines 12/3/19

After the Parkland shooting, the CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ed Stack, promised the kids to stop selling all assault rifles and high-capacity magazines.