The Year in Cheer
177 ways the world got better in 2023.
A Tradition That Keeps Christmas Trees Alive
When a family rents a tree in a pot, they can welcome the same live evergreen into their home year after year — no chopping required.
Connecting Migrant Farmworkers With Health Care and Family
Deep in the mountains of North Carolina, internet access is helping workers get care — and keep in touch with loved ones.
Beavers Are Engineering Change in California
Seven beavers have been released into tribal waters as part of a broader restoration effort. They’ve got their work cut out for them.
Our Editors Discuss Solutions and Storytelling
At the end of this busy year, Reasons to be Cheerful’s editors are taking a moment to reflect.
How Solutions Journalism Is Sparking Change
Many people say they actively avoid the news. A new approach to journalism offers an antidote.
How I Got Hooked on Solutions Journalism
Evidence-driven stories about solutions shed light on what’s possible, helping readers to overcome feelings of helplessness.
With Boomers Retiring, Worker Co-ops Are on the Rise
As many baby boomers retire without succession plans for their businesses, employees are banding together to own their futures.
Student Groups Are Distributing Free Emergency Contraceptives on Campus
When it comes to sexual health, students across the US are stepping in to help and educate their peers.
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