“ ​We envision a world in which people treat each other with respect and kindness, where we consider the Earth to be our home to care for and to enjoy. And we see that this world is in the process of emerging. 
​Positive News is a reflection of this widespread movement and tells its powerful stories. ”

Positive News from around the world

Women's sports bars to quadruple across the U.S. in 2025!
​This boom coincides with the soaring viewership and popularity of  women's sports
'Great Elephant Migration' becomes one of largest outdoor art installations in NYC
Each elephant, made of an invasive weed, is an exact replica of a real elephant now freely roaming on plantations in parts of Southern India.
The way is only forward: powerful women on hope for the future
​‘There will be people who say to you, "You are out of your lane." But don’t let that harden you. Resilience is crucial for leaders who are striving to make changes in the face of resistance.’  
The Top 10 Insights from the 'Science of a Meaningful Life' in 2024​
The most provocative and influential findings published during the past year
Bolivia’s red-fronted macaws find friends in local farmers
​Once locals learned they could generate income by protecting macaws, the endangered birds went from burdens to boons.
The extraordinary stories of hope
​Survivors of the Rwandan genocide who forgave their attackers
‘Walking soccer’ is a new trend in Spain
Rules #2 and 3: Getting mad is forbidden, and you must have fun!
Swiss women set a global legal precedent for the Earth
The court’s ruling was groundbreaking, explicitly linking climate change action with human rights protections for the first time.
Stunned researchers discover that metals can heal themselves​
It could usher in an engineering revolution—one in which self-healing engines, bridges, and airplanes could reverse damage caused by wear and tear.
Ithacans love Earth Day
Seven marches converging in the heart of town for a unified call to action.
She opened a bar that only plays women’s sports
The Sports Bra in Portland, Ore., brought in almost $1 million in 8 months
Mural magic
The joy of wall murals is contagious. Unexpected bursts of art remind us that the world is full of wonder. Meet the artists.
So, a porcupine, a hyena, and a warthog walk into a burrow…
Not a joke. They decided to live together, according to this scientific paper.
Black Joy is propelling a rural racial justice movement
This nonviolent organization shows up in rural areas to demonstrate loving and joyful celebrations of Black culture.
A dazzling vanishing craft rediscovered  
The practice of making pajaki, the Polish folk art created to honor the Earth, finds an unexpected revival
Lonely man sets up woodworking ‘shed’ to lessen loneliness in men​ 
These sheds are a great place for learning, laughing, and even saving lives
Play for Grownups. So good!  
7 Science-backed reasons adults can benefit from more play
The 5 hopeful things to know about trauma  
How can we heal ourselves and the world?
Have you ever seen a more beautiful fish?
Say hello to the mesmerizing Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse
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Why Positive News?

​"I think there needs to be a change of consciousness with the news ... to try to seek a higher ground. Why can't it be more representative of the way the world really is? I think we don't know what the bombardment of crime and violence does to our minds, I think we're in denial about it." 
- Oprah Winfrey 

“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives.            
~Howard Zinn

"The Positive News newspaper is a great direction, and I applaud it: it presents us with the news of our hope and humanity, so that we can continue to work to change the world."  
~ Patch Adams
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