Social Justice
Read about the newest efforts to overthrow systemic inequalities and address injustices in terms of wealth, opportunities, and privileges to make the world a better place.
Helping young people of color navigate the music industry with Carnegie Hall's The B-Side
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the iconic setting of Carnegie Hall, a remarkable initiative is taking shape, one that seeks to bridge the stark gap between the industry's diverse musical talent and its predominantly white leadership. The B-Side, a program specifically developed to Read More...
NHS 111 expands to provide 24-hour mental health crisis support
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a big step forward for mental health care, England has become one of the first countries to provide 24-hour help for people in crisis via a single phone line. Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency can now contact a trained expert by dialing NHS 111 Read More...
Australia grants employees the right to disconnect after hours
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a big step toward protecting workers' personal time, Australia has passed a new law granting employees the "right to disconnect" from work after hours. This policy, which went into effect for the majority of workers this past Monday, permits Australians Read More...
Statue of late civil rights leader John Lewis replaces Confederate monument in Georgia
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A monument honoring the life and work of civil rights icon John Lewis was unveiled in Decatur, Georgia, marking a major step in confronting America's racial past. For more than a century, a Confederate obelisk stood in the square where the new memorial now Read More...
The FCC launches nationwide alert system to protect and serve missing Indigenous people
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a key step toward improving public safety, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) implemented a new nationwide warning system designed expressly for missing and endangered Indigenous people. This effort intends to fill a critical vacuum in the current Read More...
How integrated environmental projects balance nature conservation and people's well-being
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Reforestation and forest protection are more important than ever before as a result of climate change and the dwindling biodiversity of our planet. However, these initiatives must consider the livelihoods of communities that reside in or near these essential Read More...
G20 nations support Brazil's 'super-rich' tax proposal to fight climate change and poverty
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In an unprecedented move, G20 finance ministers agreed to levy a wealth tax on the super-rich. The tax, which may raise over €230 billion ($248.4 billion) per year, is intended to address critical global challenges such as climate change and poverty. A Read More...
Oregon's nurse-home visit program is a lifesaver for new parents
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the picturesque yet secluded landscape of Jefferson County, Oregon, new parents Matt and Amber Luman are navigating the early days of motherhood with the unexpected assistance of a trained nurse. Barb Ibrahim, an experienced nurse with over 30 years of Read More...
South Africa enacts historic climate change act
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM South Africa enacted its first Climate Change Act, a comprehensive law that aims to tackle climate change by limiting greenhouse gas emissions and mandating municipal adaptation plans. The act seeks to connect South Africa's climate efforts with its Read More...
No One Dies Alone: a movement against isolation and loneliness in the final hours
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The fear of dying alone is one of the most powerful and agonizing feelings that many harbor, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this fear sadly becomes a reality. To address this issue, the No One Dies Alone (NODA) initiative trains and Read More...