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10 feel-good stories you don't want to miss!

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Isak Hodges
June 19, 2023

Eyy yoooo! 👋👋☀️☀️😎😎

How are you doing today?

I'm experimenting with the thought of making this a Tuesday newsletter instead of a Monday one. The reason is, Monday is the start of the week, and while I find it to be the best time to get some good news in your feed, it's also the busiest, and this means that the good news gets pushed.

I find myself reading positive articles more often throughout the week, than on Mondays since they're so busy. I don't have a way of putting a poll, but if you want to message me your thoughts, or reply in the comments I would appreciate it! 😊

Today we have a bit of a longer letter since it's been a while. There are lots of amazing things happening in the world, and so I'm excited to share them with you. Also experimenting with a new format for the newsletter layout, so let me know what you think! ❓🙋

Today includes everything from: Artivists, Whales, Pride Month, and plane crashes. All kinds of news for you today!

Young Activists Aren’t Waiting For Anyone 🪧

Analysis | Young Activists Aren’t Waiting For Anyone

Older generations have generally favored “nowism,” which privileges short-term well-being at the expense of long-term environmental and societal sustainability. And today’s youth are done with it.

www.yesmagazine.org/social-justice/2020/10/16/young-activists-take-the-lead

TLDR: Young activists fight nowism for a sustainable future, urging adults to listen and vote wisely. Income gaps, plastic waste, and climate change deepen the generational divide. Time to bridge the gap and save our planet!

Trans Advocacy Amidst Discrimination 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️

LGBTQ+ Legislators Are Keeping Up the Fight for Trans Rights

Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt and Colorado State Representative Brianna Titote speak about their work to fight anti-trans legislation.

www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/lgbtq-elected-officials-trans-rights

Discriminatory bills threaten LGBTQ+ rights nationwide. Activists like Zephyr and Hunt fight back, while some states pass inclusive laws. Trans representation is vital. Sustained outrage and action are needed for equality.

Australia Expands Marine Park to Protect Seabirds and Wildlife 🦭

Australia to triple size of protected marine park to area larger than Germany | CNN

Australia plans to triple the size of an ecologically important marine park and close off an area larger than Germany to fishing and mining, the government announced Monday, protecting millions of vulnerable seabirds and animals.

www.cnn.com/travel/article/australia-macquarie-island-marine-park-expansion-intl-hnk/index.html

TDLR: Australia plans to triple the size of the Macquarie Island Marine Park, creating a fully protected sanctuary and closing off an area larger than Germany to fishing and mining, in a bid to protect vulnerable seabirds and marine life.

Four Children Found Alive After 40 Days in Amazon Jungle ✈️🛬

How did four kids survive a plane crash and 40 days alone in the jungle?

The world is wondering how the children ages 13, 9 and 4, caring for their baby sibling, conquered terrain so notoriously imposing it strikes fear into the hearts of most adults.

www.nbcnews.com/news/world/how-4-children-survived-40-days-jungle-plane-crash-amazon-colombia-rcna88791

TLDR: Four children, aged 1 to 13, survive a plane crash in the Amazon jungle, relying on their Indigenous knowledge and resilience to endure for 40 days before being rescued in a remarkable operation.

Nature's Puppet Masters 🐜

Boy's discovery reveals highly complex plant-insect interaction

When eight-year-old Hugo Deans discovered a handful of BB-sized objects lying near an ant nest beneath a log in his backyard, he thought they were a type of seed. His father, Andrew Deans, professor of entomology at Penn State, however, knew immediately what they were—oak galls, or plant growths triggered by insects. What he didn't realize right away was that the galls were part of an elaborate relationship among ants, wasps and oak trees, the discovery of which would turn a century of knowledge about plant-insect interactions on its head.

phys.org/news/2022-09-boy-discovery-reveals-highly-complex.html

TLDR: Young boy's discovery uncovers a mind-boggling relationship between gall wasps, ants, and oak trees, reshaping our understanding of plant-insect interactions.

Colourful Neighborhood: Rainbow Homes 🌈

Artist Transforms Drab City Streets Painting 130 Houses–Increasing Everyone's Home Values Too (LOOK)

Tash Frootko has painted over 134 homes in vivid colors, turning a drab neighborhood into a cheerful street with higher home values.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/artist-cheers-up-drab-city-streets-transforming-over-130-old-homes-the-neighborhood-has-higher-home-values-too

TLDR: Tash Frootko's latest project brings vibrant colours to Hopewell Street in Gloucester, uplifting the community and increasing home values, showcasing the power of individual vision.

Woah this is different... 🤔

Sealed Vial Reveals the Smell of Ancient Rome With Patchouli Scents From Time of Jesus

A real whiff of ancient Rome from 2,000 years ago was unleashed as a sealed vial of Roman perfume has been opened.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sealed-vial-reveals-smell-of-ancient-rome-with-patchouli

Have you noticed anything weird with the previous articles? Anything that sounds funky with them. Might be because they were written by chat GPT..... shhhhhh...

Also, this article is a good read you should check it out

Thinking Huts: 3D-Printed Schools Empowering Madagascar 🏠

This 23-year-old founder is 3D printing schools in Madagascar

Maggie Grout founded Thinking Huts to increase access to education. Her nonprofit is about to 3D print its second school campus in Madagascar.

www.fastcompany.com/90904133/this-23-year-old-founder-is-3d-printing-schools-in-madagascar

TLDR: Thinking Huts constructs 3D-printed schools in Madagascar, empowering local communities and bridging the education gap with their innovative approach.

Another locked article... 🔒

New York City Residents Will Soon Have to Compost Their Food Scraps

The City Council passed a bill on Thursday requiring New Yorkers to separate their food waste from regular trash, with mandatory composting coming to all five boroughs by next year.

www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/nyregion/food-composting-nyc.html

I got feedback that I shouldn't be using the New York Times as a source since it's locked to non-subscribers. To that I say, fair, but it's also $0.50/week, and there are a million ways to get around the pay barrier. Easy fix.

Good News for BC, Canada Residents 🇨🇦

Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week | Globalnews.ca

From winning lottery tickets to a B.C. woman receiving Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency, here are five good news stories from the week to share.

globalnews.ca/news/9759322/feel-good-friday-global-bc-june-9-2023

Those who know me know I live in BC, Canada. This is one of my favourite pages, and I highly recommend checking it out since it is all good news related to British Columbia!

And that's it for today folks! 🙌

I just wanted to say thank you again. There are a number of you who read these every week, and it makes me happy to be able to put a smile on your face. I would love it if you joined the email newsletter as well (below) since I have better insight into whom the email is touching. Linkedin isn't great about that...

And finally, a bit about me personally as well. I'm in my ramp month as an account executive, and it has been going swimmingly so far. I've met some amazing people (some of whom may be reading this), and have learned many things. I would like to encourage every one of you to push yourself with new experiences, new friends, and new jobs. There is so much out there to explore, and you never know what you'll find. ❤️

And as always, I want to wrap up by saying, have a wonderful rest of your week!

Bye Bye 👋👋

peace out

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