Looking for good news with action items

February 7, 2020 6:20 AM

I want to keep up with the happenings in the world but there's too much, and the bad news is so daunting and demoralizing that I find it really undermines my energy to take action in the ways that I can. I'm looking for sources of generally good or positive news stories ESPECIALLY with actionable takeaways for readers, including letter writing, phone calls, showing up at events, donating money, sharing information, hosting gatherings, or whatever. Sources for good and hopeful news even without actionable takeaways are also welcome here.
posted by spindrifter to Society & Culture (8 answers total)

Reasons to be Cheerful, founded by David Byrne!
posted by maddieD at 6:53 AM on February 7, 2020

Positive News magazine.
posted by penguin pie at 7:47 AM on February 7, 2020

Americans of Conscience might be what you are looking for.
posted by mcduff at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2020 [4 favorites]

I enjoy the Americans of Conscience Checklist. The good news is at the bottom and the actionable items are up top.

This is a link to this week's checklist.
posted by kimberussell at 8:01 AM on February 7, 2020 [6 favorites]

@goodnews_movement and @upworthy on Instagram.
posted by bananacabana at 8:42 AM on February 7, 2020

The Good News Roundup at Daily Kos especially the Friday and Saturday posts.
posted by Threeve at 8:11 PM on February 7, 2020

(Today's is a great example!)
posted by Threeve at 9:03 AM on February 8, 2020

Beautiful News Daily isn’t really concerned with actionable things, but with positive trends represented infographically.
posted by mumkin at 8:48 AM on February 10, 2020