Good News

Compassion: Karen Armstrong and the World's Most Powerful Idea

Katherine Gustafson | Posted 11.18.2009 | Impact


Katherine Gustafson

It turns out that one of the most basic things we all learned as children -- treat others how you would like to be treated, the Golden Rule -- is the most powerful idea in the world.

Rebuilding the Global Economy: Will Women Lead the Way?

Katherine Gustafson | Posted 11.23.2009 | World


Katherine Gustafson

What everyone seems to agree on is that promoting advancement for women not only makes a lot of sense, but it's part of the answer to a lot of our societal and economic problems.

Good News: It's Catching On

Caroline Walker | Posted 09.06.2009 | Living


Caroline Walker

Wanting to re-frame issues in a good light isn't just idealism; it's responsible business and effective persuasion. It's a little bit of subliminal manipulation -- all good as far as I'm concerned.

Good-Bye, Cruel World!
Hello, 'Do One Nice Thing'

Debbie Tenzer | Posted 06.25.2009 | Living


Debbie Tenzer

Helping every week is strength training for the soul. With all the bad news in the world, it's easy to become numb but making kindness a regular habit keeps your compassion muscles strong.

5 Good Things About Hard Times

Gimundo.com | Kathryn Hawkins | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living


We won't deny that times are tough--but at the same time, our current economic hardships are helping people to become more compassionate to those arou...

Broadcasting Good News: Pay It Forward...By Paying For Lunch! (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 06.01.2009 | Living


Need some good news? NBC's Nightly News with Brian Williams now does a segment called "Making A Difference" that shares stories from viewers of "rando...

Broadcasting Good News: Volunteers Open Young Eyes To Reading (VIDEO)

MSNBC | Posted 05.29.2009 | Living


Need some good news? NBC's Nightly News with Brian Williams now does a segment called "Making A Difference" that shares stories from viewers of "rando...

Broadcasting Good News: Co-Workers Donate Paid Time Off To Pregnant Nurse (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.24.2009 | Living


Need some good news? NBC's Nightly News with Brian Williams now does a segment called "Making A Difference" that shares stories from viewers of "rando...

Introducing a New Holiday: "Totally Honest with Yourself Week"

Richard Laermer | Posted 04.11.2009 | Living


Richard Laermer

Ah, spring. A time to clean your house, but in my own way of thinking: Let's start to celebrate a new holiday this year in honor of what I'm dubbing Spring Cleaning for Our Souls: So it's Totally Honest with Yourself Week!

An Open Letter to America - Everything Will Be Okay (Really!)

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 04.03.2009 | Politics


Frank Schaeffer

Believe it or not a happy change is on the way. It will be here sooner than you think. I'm talking about is the biggest economic, social and moral "boom" in our history.

End of the World Economic Scenario

Grant Cardone | Posted 03.19.2009 | Living


Grant Cardone

Neither the world nor your survival will come to an end regardless of what happens economically. Can it get worse? Certainly. Will your lifestyle change? Yes, but so will most everyone else's!

James Dobson's 'Letter From 2012 in Obama's America'

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


Jim Wallis

James Dobson, you owe America an apology. The fictional letter released through your Focus on the Family Action organization, crosses all lines of decent public discourse.

The "Dumb Jock" Myth is Dumb

Myles Brand | Posted 11.09.2008 | Entertainment


Myles Brand

Unfair in its generalization, dumb jock is a myth that has stuck to college sports like corruption has stuck to American politics.