Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Kayaks Over to a Family to Discuss Climate Change

The Canadian Prime Minister is trending on Twitter after he nonchalantly kayaked up to a family and chatted about the rising water levels in Ontario.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 June 56 Views

Schwarzenegger Steps Up For Anti-hate Group: 'Our Voices Are Louder and Stronger'

In light of the events in Charlottesville this weekend, the former California governor took a hard stance against racism and intolerance.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 August 65 Views

Indian Boxer Gives Champion Belt to Chinese Opponent as "Message of Peace" for Two Nations

Following territorial disputes, this Indian boxer decided to ease tensions by giving the belt that he had just won back to his Chinese opponent.

By Jeanne Goddard

07 August 77 Views

Arizona Senator Defends His Muslim Opponent From Online Attacks

This Arizona Senator reached out to support the very woman who is trying to unseat him in the Senate.

By Tiffani Spengler

20 July 76 Views

Michael Bloomberg 'to Write $4.5M Check to Cover US Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement'

The billionaire said: "America made a commitment and as an American ... we all have responsibility. I'm able to do it. So, yes, I'm going to send them a check for the monies that America had promised to the organization as though they got it from the federal government."

By Jeanne Goddard

23 April 60 Views

How Barbara Bush Was a Pillar of Love and Devotion to Family (1925-2018)

Barbara Bush, a devoted wife, mother, political advisor, and advocate for literary education and women's rights, quietly passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday.

By Tiffani Spengler

20 April 62 Views

New Zealand Launches Dramatic Ban on All Future Off-Shore Oil Exploration

The New Zealand government has also been quick to reassure concerned parties that the transition is being made so that no jobs will be lost in the transition to a cleaner fuel economy.

By Jeanne Goddard

12 April 59 Views

When City Ignores Filthy Transit Station, Politicians Start to Scrub it Themselves Every Week

Over the course of the last two months, Bevan Dufty and Hillary Ronen have shown that they're not afraid to get down and dirty when their city needs a hand.

By Tiffani Spengler

29 November 70 Views

Can Online Bots Build Peace?

This organization is using online bots to engage people in the kind of civil dialogue that they may not be able to find elsewhere on social media.

By Lorna Concepcion

18 February 66 Views

Instead of Arguing Online, Political Foes Are Coming Together Over Food to 'Make America Dinner Again'

It's easy to get into an angry argument with a stranger over the internet - but what if you're both asked to sit down over a pleasant dinner instead?

By Tiffani Spengler

02 February 71 Views

When Filmmaker Sits Down With Neo-Nazis to See if They Would 'Hate in-Person', She Had Extraordinary Experience

This Muslim woman wanted to sit down with people from the other side of the political divide - and she was heartened by what she discovered.

By Lorna Concepcion

11 November 71 Views

Political Reform of Gerrymandering is Good News From California Elections

An important political revolution is quietly unfolding in California. Two recent voting reforms promise to profoundly alter the election landscape -- for the better. One changed the way legislative and congressional districts are drawn, removing the function from the grasp of politicians, and the other is the new top-two primary.

By Jeanne Goddard

07 June 74 Views

Woman's 2016 Facebook Post Leads to Michigan's Successful Strike Down of Gerrymandering

Despite being a political amateur, this woman's Facebook post led to a successful statewide campaign to strike down gerrymandering.

By Tiffani Spengler

12 November 55 Views

Congress Members From Opposing Parties Are Visiting Each Other's Districts So They Can Work Better Together in DC

This program is forging stronger bonds of friendship and respect between Congressional members so they're more likely to pursue bipartisanship in the House.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 November 75 Views

Americans Donated 10,000 Pizzas to Voters Waiting in Long Lines on Election Day Thanks to Pizza Nonprofit

By the end of Election Day, Pizza to the Polls had delivered free pies to hungry voters at 576 polling places in 43 states.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 November 56 Views