Research shows that many animals also practice social distancing
For most of us, this is our first experience with social distancing, but among other animals, the practice of maintaining distance to mitigate the spread of disease is quite common. It turns out that many animals including bats, bees, and tortoises also practice social distancing. Seeking to Read More...
Climate Action Project empowers students to find climate solutions
Educating children about climate change is important, but teaching about the degradation of our planet without completely overwhelming kids with fear for the future is no easy task. As we at The Optimist Daily know, addressing crises with tangible solutions is an empowering way to approach some of Read More...
August 17, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today we tackle saving the US Postal Service and the importance of purpose in finding Read More...
August 17, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today we tackle saving the US Postal Service and the importance of purpose in finding Read More...
August 17, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today we tackle saving the US Postal Service and the importance of purpose in finding Read More...
August 17, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today we tackle saving the US Postal Service and the importance of purpose in finding Read More...
10 Habits of successful people
What’s the key to your success? Maybe you’re a great communicator or start every day with a mindful yoga practice. We all have different strategies we use to thrive, but there are lifestyle habits that most successful people have in common. We turned to our friends at Chopra to find out ten Read More...
A guide to cleaning your kitchen appliances
From making smoothies to washing dishes, kitchen appliances make everyday cooking tasks quicker and easier, but they are often overlooked in our everyday cleaning routines. It’s important to remember to properly clean our appliances to ensure they are hygienic and running smoothly. Here’s how Read More...
Data shows we could elect record numbers of women to the House in 2020
In 2018, the US set a national record with 108 women being elected to the House of Representatives. In 2020, we are on track to surpass that milestone with a surge of victories by women in primaries across the country. More than 30 states have held their primaries so far and more women have Read More...
Riverbottoms and Rainforests: Emissaries making an Impact
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead BY AMELIA BUCKLEY Before the pandemic hit, Karin Muller had planned to roadtrip the United States to feature unsung heroes working in their Read More...