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This is a group dedicated to positive news around the globe. If you have good news to share, please do. Hopefully, we can all be encouraged in these trying times!

*and no, Jesus is NOT the "good news" I'm referring to.

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Plab B for Girls: Science Finally Trumps Politics

Started by CJoe Jun 12, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Monday, the FDA issued a statement declaring it would approve Plan B One Step (a form of emergency contraception) for over the counter sale without restriction. It is about time.This decision allows…Continue

Reason Rally

Started by Jim Turpen Nov 18, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Here's a link from the Happy Atheist on Twitter: http://reasonrally.org/"The Reason Rally is an event sponsored by many of the country’s largest…Continue

Shark Finning Banned in Guam

Started by CJoe. Last reply by Ryan E. Hoffman Mar 31, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes

When I learned about shark finning, and what it entailed, I was pretty upset. I don't even like sharks, but I know they're an integral part of the ocean's ecosystem... and they feel pain! Shark…Continue

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American Bar Association Adopts Inclusive Anti-Bullying Resolution

Started by CJoe Feb 17, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

By Michael Cole-Schwartz February 17th, 2011 at 8:44 am This post is from Josh King, HRC Public…Continue

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Comment by Hank Ronan on June 21, 2013 at 8:30am: If this story doesn't bring tears to your eyes . . .

Comment by Suzanne Olson-Hyde on January 27, 2012 at 12:30am: Still have a cowardly Australian government, but it is a step forward:

Taken from abc.net.au/news - the following gives more protection not only to gays, but also de facto's where superannuation, deceased estates and even medical emergencies are concerned. It also gives children of gay relationships more stability when a relationship is legally recognized.

The Australian Federal Government has announced it will give same-sex Australian couples who want to marry overseas a certificate of no impediment.

The certificate, which is required by some countries for heterosexual and same-sex couples, proves a person is over 18, is not married, and that there is no other barrier to them getting married.

Attorney-General Nicola Roxon says while it does not mean a same-sex marriage is recognised in Australia, it does remove a discriminatory hurdle.

Comment by CJoe on January 6, 2012 at 11:41pm: Happy Birthday, Stephen Hawking!!!

http://bigthink.com/ideas/41816?utm_source=Big+Think+Weekly+Newslet...

Comment by CJoe on November 1, 2011 at 9:37am: Awesome, Fadi! That sounds like fun even if it is hard work :)

Comment by allen barth on September 5, 2011 at 9:23pm: Get Politically Engaged, Get Happy?

http://www.miller-mccune.com/politics/get-politically-engaged-get-h...

Political activists — even the angry ones, but not the daring ones — are happier than the average person.

Comment by Suzanne Olson-Hyde on August 3, 2011 at 9:48pm

This is a real hoot -

http://pete.com/files/photos/high-owls.jpg

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Comment by Morgan Matthew on August 2, 2011 at 12:14am: Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Comment by CJoe on August 1, 2011 at 9:50pm: Any good news out there? Lots of negative things happening right now... anything to counter it all?! :)

Comment by CJoe on April 21, 2011 at 3:53pm: Congress finally passed a budget bill that preserves Planned Parenthood funding! Join the loudest and largest THANK YOU in Planned Parenthood's history to the 244 lawmakers who stood with Planned Parenthood! Add your name.