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These photography projects reveal the resilience of single parents
Most parents, especially those with young children, will agree: the pandemic has been and continues to be a multifaceted challenge that requires a lot of adapting and adjustment. It has shone a spotlight on the importance of the care-taking sector and has stalled the careers of working parents, Read More...
Amidst pandemic, America’s small businesses are doing better than expected
You’ve probably heard how many small businesses struggled due to Covid-19. Maybe you even saw your favorite local retailer close down. Now, thanks to the introduction of vaccines, and government aid in the form of stimulus checks, we might be seeing some of those familiar faces again. One Read More...
Connecticut passes law to make all prison phone calls free
We’ve written before about the importance of restorative justice in a truly effective criminal system, and a big part of that is ensuring that incarcerated individuals have access to resources to reduce recidivism rates and reintegrate as participating members of society. In an effort to bolster Read More...
Museum in Dubai is first in the Arab world to exhibit Holocaust memorial
The human species is innovative, creative, and intelligent, however, looking into our collective history certainly demonstrates our flaws. Humans have committed atrocities against our environment and each other, but the best way to progress and make sure that these events do not repeat themselves Read More...
Indigenous Photograph is an online gallery that uplifts Native voices worldwide
The way in which Indigenous identities are understood has been rooted in the projections and definitions that have been put upon them by colonizing forces throughout history. There are plenty of stereotypes that have been written into the narrative of non-Indigenous communities that victimize, Read More...
7 Valuable lessons to learn from Indigenous wisdom keepers
Natasha Deganello Giraudie, a filmmaker from Venezuela, first encountered Indigenous wisdom keepers as a child on a road trip through her home country. She noticed, even at her young age, how the Pemón people had an emotional and spiritual connection to their ancestral lands, and treated rivers, Read More...
Why more companies should consider adopting open hiring
The global pandemic has shaken up the world, restricted our movements, gave us time to reflect, and, in many ways, exposed the flaws of the systems we have in place that perpetuate social inequalities and disparities. Moving forward in a post-pandemic world requires us to tweak some of these Read More...
Vietnam circus hands over its performance bears to animal sanctuary
With an increasing number of people becoming aware of the harsh realities circus animals go through for the sake of human entertainment, in recent years, many circuses have started to step away from using animals in their performances. One of the latest is Vietnam’s Hanoi Circus, which has Read More...
Optimist View: "Pain pushes until ...Vision pulls" a conversation with Rev. D.
June has been a powerful month. Pride Month honors the fight for inclusion and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. Juneteenth finally became a national holiday the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. And, the Optimist Daily completes a week focused on ancient wisdom featured at the World Read More...
GM increases EV investment by 75%
More and more car brands are shifting production to focus on electric vehicle technology. This move is critical for increasing available EV options, making them more affordable, and increasing public confidence in these vehicle types. Most recently, General Motors (GM) announced a 75 percent Read More...