The Year in Cheer

13 min read

177 ways the world got better in 2023.

A Tradition That Keeps Christmas Trees Alive

4 min read

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

6 min read

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

2 min read

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

& 4 min read

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

7 min read

Many people say they actively avoid the news. A new approach to journalism offers an antidote.

How I Got Hooked on Solutions Journalism

6 min read

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

2 min read

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

5 min read

When it comes to sexual health, students across the US are stepping in to help and educate their peers.

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