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We tell inspiring stories of change, progress, and new ideas.doGood: A Note To Our Community
Today, we speak as members of the community, united in solidarity for the many individuals who are standing up together to create change. We stand with those who are working to lift their voices and communities to create a reality without racism and unequal...
Community-Designed Parks Are Changing Cities
Many cities have vacant lots and open land that create eyesores in the urban environment. Communities like Philadelphia have slow and complex processes to follow to sell this space. A professor at Thomas Jefferson University had an idea to make the land more useful:...
Instead of Earning Millions, This Doctor Treats the Homeless
You can find Dr. Jim O’Connell making his rounds each morning in Boston as most other physicians do in the United States. What is different about this doctor is that instead of making millions inside of a hospital, he is out on the streets making house calls to...
Genetic Testing Saves Animals from Poaching and Disease
DNA testing kits are helping humans discover more about their family’s ancestry and their genetic profile. This science is also assisting animals to be saved from illegal hunting efforts and treatable diseases. A growing number of examples are demonstrating that the...
This Doctor Lets Patients Pay for Procedures by Volunteering
Over 43 million Americans under the age of 65 have past-due medical bills. The amount of debt for healthcare-related expenses in the U.S. totals almost $100 billion. One doctor in Nebraska decided to start thinking outside of the box when dealing with this issue. He...