The world’s largest database of social change milestones from throughout human history
We are building the world’s largest database of social change milestones, from the first fire to today’s good news. Change is not only possible, it has happened consistently throughout human history.
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2018 C.E. August 17Pennsylvanians can now file LGBTQ discrimination complaints
For the first time ever, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians have a way to seek recourse from the state if they're the subject of discrimination based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.
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2018 C.E. August 17U.S. Senate unanimously passes resolution affirming the press ‘is not the enemy of the people’
The move comes amid an initiative led by the Boston Globe editorial board in which more than 350 news organizations published editorials promoting the freedom of the press.
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2018 C.E. August 16Ghana launches Sustainable Development Goals, budget baseline report
Ghana is the second country after Mexico to produce this report, the primary objective of which is to ensure a more effective tracking of Ghana's performance on the SDGs.
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2018 C.E. August 16Ireland to raise carbon tax to help fight climate change
Taoiseach says move is necessary as part of climate change obligations.
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2018 C.E. August 15Christine Hallquist becomes first transgender candidate to be nominated for a governorship by a major party in the U.S.
Christine Hallquist, a Democrat, won Vermont's Governor's primary.
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2018 C.E.Pearl Jam “Home Shows” raise over $11 million to fight homelessness in Seattle
In addition to Pearl Jam's efforts, over 80 Seattle restaurants joined the campaign and donated a portion of their Wednesday sales to Pearl Jam's Home Away fund.
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2018 C.E. August 14$1bn pledged to support climate resilience in the Caribbean
A coalition of 26 Caribbean nations is joining forces to drive forward low-carbon and climate-smart solutions.
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2018 C.E. August 14Caribbean island of Dominica bans plastic and Styrofoam
The island nation has announced its aim to completely ban common plastics and single-use Styrofoam cups and food containers -- effective January 2019.
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2018 C.E. August 13Corporate clean power purchases reach 7.2 GW, surpassing 2017 record
Purchases are estimated to reach 10 GW by the end of the year.
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2018 C.E. August 13New therapy bot helps children with autism perfect their social skills
Robotics startup LuxAI has created QTrobot, a bot designed to help children with autism learn valuable social skills.
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2018 C.E. August 17Pennsylvanians can now file LGBTQ discrimination complaints
For the first time ever, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians have a way to seek recourse from the state if they're the subject of discrimination based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.
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2018 C.E. August 17U.S. Senate unanimously passes resolution affirming the press ‘is not the enemy of the people’
The move comes amid an initiative led by the Boston Globe editorial board in which more than 350 news organizations published editorials promoting the freedom of the press.
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2018 C.E. August 16Ghana launches Sustainable Development Goals, budget baseline report
Ghana is the second country after Mexico to produce this report, the primary objective of which is to ensure a more effective tracking of Ghana's performance on the SDGs.
-
2018 C.E. August 16Ireland to raise carbon tax to help fight climate change
Taoiseach says move is necessary as part of climate change obligations.
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2018 C.E. August 15Christine Hallquist becomes first transgender candidate to be nominated for a governorship by a major party in the U.S.
Christine Hallquist, a Democrat, won Vermont's Governor's primary.
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2018 C.E.Pearl Jam “Home Shows” raise over $11 million to fight homelessness in Seattle
In addition to Pearl Jam's efforts, over 80 Seattle restaurants joined the campaign and donated a portion of their Wednesday sales to Pearl Jam's Home Away fund.
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2018 C.E. August 14$1bn pledged to support climate resilience in the Caribbean
A coalition of 26 Caribbean nations is joining forces to drive forward low-carbon and climate-smart solutions.
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2018 C.E. August 14Caribbean island of Dominica bans plastic and Styrofoam
The island nation has announced its aim to completely ban common plastics and single-use Styrofoam cups and food containers -- effective January 2019.
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2018 C.E. August 13Corporate clean power purchases reach 7.2 GW, surpassing 2017 record
Purchases are estimated to reach 10 GW by the end of the year.
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2018 C.E. August 13New therapy bot helps children with autism perfect their social skills
Robotics startup LuxAI has created QTrobot, a bot designed to help children with autism learn valuable social skills.
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