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Janet Scanlon's avatar

Ariella you are such a good researcher and have brought us incredible positive wins we never would have found. I am sure each win you mentioned is also happening all over our country in different places. Your finds encourage your readers in many ways! You are leading us to hero's! Thanks so much!🥰

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Dr. Edith's avatar

Ariella, thank you for your honest take. It’s true: finding “wins” in today’s media climate sometimes feels like a scavenger hunt, but your approach is both practical and hopeful. The reminder to seek out local journalism and diversify sources is huge, and it’s a solid way to strengthen our understanding of what’s actually improving, both nearby and nationally.

Your effort in sharing these wins matters because hope doesn’t always go viral, but it creates real momentum for change. If more of us did the “heavy lifting” to seek out and amplify good news, maybe we could help shift those algorithms and the mood of readers just a little.

I appreciate the encouragement to subscribe, read deeper, and actively follow local outlets. It’s a good challenge, and it’s how we turn small wins into a sturdier sense of progress. Grateful you keep this torch lit!

Looking forward to seeing wins every day.

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Paula B.'s avatar

Can't we just be who we are without feeling pressure that we aren't good enough? You're you and that's all that matters.

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Jan C's avatar

Just announced!

Indivisible is sponsoring No Kings Day 2.0 protests on October 18

https://www.nokings.org/

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Nenapoma's avatar

You are enough…and you kick ass while making sure people know the small wins? Queen!

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Maria's avatar

Ariella, I appreciate the heck out of you. The wins are one of the things I most look forward to hearing. I restock and share them with my family that is not on substack. They are one of the highlights of my day.

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