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Lost Touch With Someone? Reach Out – Your Friend Will Likely Appreciate It More Than You Think
The next time you wonder whether to reach out to a friend, family member, classmate or other person who’s been out of touch for a long time, go ahead and do it.
Good News Headlines 7/20/2022
On July 14, the parents of Joaquin Oliver, took a mile-long convoy of 52 school buses—dubbed The NRA Children's Museum—to Ted Cruz's offices in Houston, Texas, to deliver Joaquin's letter to him.
Good News Headlines 7/13/2022
The newest rail trail in Massachusetts officially opened in late June, offering a fresh 4-1/2 mile pathway to explore on foot, bike, scooter or wheelchair. The Twin Cities Rail Trail was built on top of the former Fitchburg and Worcester Railroad.
What Would It Mean To Codify Roe Into Law – And Is There Any Chance Of That Happening?
To codify Roe for all Americans, Congress would need to pass a law that would provide the same protections that Roe did. It would be binding for all states.
Good News Headlines 7/6/2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson, a former public defender who rose to become a judge on a powerful federal appeals court, made history Thursday as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Upends 50 Years Of Women’s Right To Control Their Own Bodies: What Happens Next?
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion had been indicated via a leaked draft opinion some weeks ago, but that doesn’t diminish the impact it will have.
Good News Headlines 6/29/2022
Little did Liana know that John Cena would not only see her family's story, but go out of his way to provide a measure of comfort during a tragic and disorienting time.
Privacy Isn’t In The Constitution – But It’s Everywhere In Constitutional Law
Privacy is the foundation of many constitutional protections for our most important, sensitive and intimate activities. If the right to privacy is eroded, many of the rights may also be in danger.
Good News Headlines 6/22/2022
Lizzo received criticism for a word included in her single “Grrrls,” which was seen as derogatory toward disabled people. Lizzo then removed the controversial lyric from her new song after a moving exchange with disabled fans.
Let’s Stop Paying The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project To Poison Us
Mysterious trucks lumbering down small town roads spraying poisonous pesticides onto yards, gardens, pets, and toys that children forgot to bring in for the night. If this sounds like a scary book, it is not.
Why Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos And Other Fun Facts About Man’s Best Friend
Dogs aren’t just loving and loyal, they’re amazing. There are probably a few things about man’s best friend you didn’t know. Check out these 10 fascinating facts.
Impending Demise Of Roe V. Wade Puts A Spotlight On A Major Privacy Risk: Your Phone Reveals More About You Than You Think
Using a maps app to plan a route, using a search engine and chatting online are ways that people share their personal data. But mobile devices share far more data than just what their users say or type.
Protect Your Pets From Heat!
Though most of us love summer, we take steps to avoid sunburn and overexposure to heat. Animals do not have the same choices, relying instead on the common sense actions of their owners to provide them with a safe, cool environment.
Did The Assault Weapons Ban Of 1994 Bring Down Mass Shootings? Here’s What The Data Tells Us
In the years after the assault weapons ban went into effect, the number of deaths from mass shootings fell, and the increase in the annual number of incidents slowed down.
Health Check: Why Swimming In The Sea Is Good For You
If you live near the sea, make frequent trips to the beach, or are planning an island holiday this summer, chances are you’re getting more out of it than just enjoyment. It has long been thought sea frolicking has many health benefits.
Good News Headlines 6/8/2022
From a Brooklyn school now graced with flowers, trees and a gazebo to a “little oasis of green space” in Philadelphia, US schoolyards are being transformed into green oases.
Inspector General, AMA And AHA Agree: Some Medicare Advantage Plans Are Endangering Their Enrollees' Lives
Medicare Advantage plans are endangering the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. The HHS Office of the Inspector General issued a report showing that these health plans are denying large amounts of care inappropriately.
How The NRA Evolved From Backing A 1934 Ban On Machine Guns To Blocking Nearly All Firearm Restrictions Today
The mass shootings at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas are stirring the national debate over guns. Many Americans are blaming the National Rifle Association for thwarting stronger gun laws.
Good News Headlines 6/1/2022
It would have been easy for Eric Ste Marie to mistake the bobbing brown head in the Detroit River to be a muskrat, but curiosity drove him to chase it. It turns out, it was the first “straight-up river otter” to be seen in the Detroit River in over 100 years.
Exposing Cruelty in Nursing Homes, Factory Farms, Daycares Now a Crime in North Carolina
Despite opposition from a wide range of groups, including AARP, veterans, journalists, and animal welfare advocates, North Carolina lawmakers have overriden the governor’s veto of their ag-gag bill.
Good News Headlines 5/25/2022
The U.S. women's national soccer team (USWNT) is the winningest women's soccer team on Earth. Yet, players on the women's team have continued to get paid thousands of dollars less than their male counterparts.
Good News Headlines 5/18/2022
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2018, paper and cardboard were the largest components of municipal solid waste in the United States with citizens throwing away a total of 67.4 million tons a year.
Good News Headlines 5/11/2022
Central Park, New York City's 843-acre green lung created in 1858, is now a climate change laboratory that researchers hope will help parks nationwide become more resilient.
Murmurations: How To Be Accountable With Your Words
Commit to using language in ways that shed light. This is a time when we cannot afford to live in the fog of dishonesty. Our future depends on being able to turn and face what is, and to be honest about what we are going to do to survive.
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December 19, 2025
The morning hours are delightfully pleasant, if also a bit lazy. The Sagittarius Moon is conjunct Venus. Banter is lively. Flirtations can be highly amusing. Hopes are raised but follow through may fail to meet expectations...
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