Category: VOICES
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World News in Brief: Inter-ethnic violence in Syria, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, global information security
The violence erupted two days after a Druze merchant was abducted on the highway to…
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Take Action for Palestine – Peace Direct
Israel has resumed its brutal military assault on Gaza. Governments must take action, end arms…
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Before you hit the road: 5 things to unplug before vacation
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people remember to lock the doors and turn…
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Solar project reimagines railway network as clean energy lifelines
Local resistance and limited space have stalled solar expansion in Switzerland – but a new…
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No fuel, no aid, no escape: UN agencies warn of looming collapse in Gaza
“Fuel is the backbone of survival in Gaza,” said the statement. “Without fuel, these lifelines…
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US Terminates Protected Status for Afghans
The Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans in the United States…
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Myanmar earthquake – Peace Direct
The disaster comes in the midst of four years of civil war, which is significantly…
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Podcast Transcript July 11, 2025: Support for Texas flood relief and emotional recovery after disaster
Episode Description: In this special episode of The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Roundup, Arielle and Karissa…
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
Speaking of rediscovering analogue pleasures … “Kids are logging off to live it up.” So…
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Gaza: ‘Unacceptable’ choice between getting shot or getting fed
UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told reporters in Geneva on Friday that “we’ve…