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In light of attacks on DEI, we gathered articles that lay out the evidence in favor of fostering racially diverse and equitable schools, workplaces, cities, and societies.

The 2025 World Happiness Report points to declining happiness and social trust to explain the rise in political polarization.

Researchers explain how Ontario's Basic Income Pilot affected people's mental health—and what happened when it was cancelled early.

In Canada, researchers were inspired by the Blackfoot story of the Human Spiderweb to create a collective practice for 300 people.

Policymakers and experts need to go beyond minimum standards and examine how urban spaces continue to exclude people with disabilities.

Educators are finding ways to help their students experience the mental and physical health benefits of awe.

The three systems of the brain involved in forgiveness can improve our well-being in other areas of life.

The rebels, dissenters, "reactionaries," and "deviants" of the world may be the ones who help communities and societies become better.

New research finds that COPs can help educators feel more confident in their teaching and more optimistic about impacting students.

The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

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Why are so many people turning to right-wing leaders? Why is the planet burning while jobs disappear and families struggle? In this explosive UpFront intervi...

Support our work: http://novara.media/supportKieren Owen AKA Jimmy The Giant was, not long ago, in the ‘alt right pipeline’. He believed in the tyranny of th...

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Along with being regularly rated one of the best clothing-optional beaches in the world (and the only one in Toronto), Hanlan's Point Beach is also s…

The Intercept’s coverage delves into Israel’s occupation, how the U.S. government enables its repression, and pro-Palestine activism at home.

Homelessness and substance use disorder are closely linked, but many people struggling with both are unable to get the help they need.

Katsi Cook, the Mohawk wise woman and renowned midwifery expert, modeling eldering as "generational wealth transmission."

In three decades of advocating for prison abolition, the activist and scholar has helped transform how people think about criminal justice.

Ruth Wilson Gilmore’s Abolition Geography is written to be used.

There is an inverse relationship between education and support for the Conservative Party of Canada.

Truthout is proud to join with more than 200 other news outlets for Covering Climate Now, a project geared toward deepening media coverage of the…

Common Dreams has been providing breaking news & views for the progressive community since 1997. We are independent, non-profit, advertising-free and 100% reader supported. Our Mission: To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good.

Across Canada, governments are trying to silence dissent. Cities like Vaughan have already passed repressive protest bans, and others—including Toronto—are considering following suit. These laws are designed to criminalize peaceful protest and shield human rights violators from accountability. Take action now—send an email to your mayor, city councillor, and other local elected officials, demanding they reject these unconstitutional and discriminatory protest bans.

Peace by Piece is a grassroots humanitarian initiative fundraising, organizing and providing much needed aid to Palestinian families suffering from the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Little by little, we can help sustain and rebuild the lives of those displaced from Gaza, and those who remain there.

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imagineNATIVE promotes Indigenous-made media by developing platforms for artists to assert their voice, express their perspectives and share their cultures.