The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News

Chile’s maternity leave expansion led to a three-year employment boost

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In October 2011, Chile extended postnatal leave from 12 to 24 weeks for women contributing to the country’s ...

Julie and Kariba: two elephants getting a second chance in Portugal

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Kariba has lived alone in a Belgian zoo for years. Julie has been with the Cardinali circus in ...

How DNA in the air could help track life on Earth

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the lush forests of northern Belize, surrounded by hibiscus blooms, kingfishers overhead, and the busy trails of ...

Mexico bans dolphin shows in historic vote to protect marine mammals

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a landmark move for animal welfare, the Mexican Senate voted unanimously to ban dolphin and other marine ...

New dementia research highlights two surprising risk factors you can address ...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dementia research is evolving quickly, and the latest findings offer more actionable steps for prevention. A 2024 report ...