Gay and bisexual men in England are donating blood in record numbers
Thanks to a change in eligibility criteria in England, Scotland, and Wales that was introduced in 2021, more gay and bisexual men are now donating blood than ever before.
In the 1980s, queer men were banned entirely from donating blood, and while the outright ban was lifted, strict rules around sexual activity were still in place. The updated, more inclusive rules allow many more people who’d previously been excluded “to take the opportunity to help save lives.”
A new survey of male blood donors found that 7.5% self-identified as as gay, bisexual, pansexual, queer, bicurious, or sexually fluid, a huge rise from 2014, which showed just 1.4% identified as such.
Why is this good news? Blood donation is life-saving, and nobody who can safely give blood should be restricted from doing so. The previous rules around gay men donating blood were outdated and unnecessarily restrictive — and this progress proves that changing those rules has led to a new pool of life-saving donors.
The LEGO Foundation pledged $97 million to fund childhood education in conflict zones
Amid rising global conflicts, from Gaza and Ukraine to Iran and South Sudan, an increasing number of children are not only suffering immensely, but they’re also missing out on their education.
The LEGO Foundation just announced a commitment of $97 million to fund the International Rescue Committee’s educational, play-based programs for children in conflict zones.
It’s part of a five-year partnership that will reach 5 million children in East Africa and the Middle East, and remain flexible to bring the IRC’s programming wherever it’s most needed, designed to evolve in real-time alongside conflicts.
Why is this good news? Every child, no matter where they live, deserves to play, learn, and grow in safety — conflicts steal that from children. This much-needed funding will help give them a piece of their childhood back.
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Europe’s largest 3D-printed affordable apartment complex was completed in France in just 34 days
With 12 total affordable housing units, Europe’s — and potentially the world’s — largest 3D-printed apartment building is now complete in France. The building is three floors and was completed in just 34 days.
The developer behind the project printed it next to a similar building that used traditional building techniques, but took three months longer to complete.
The team behind it is already planning another, larger project that will include 40 apartments.
Why is this good news? Traditional construction is expensive and time-consuming. As the housing crisis reaches all corners of the world, 3D-printed solutions reduce the time required to construct more housing supply, and do so at a lower cost.
While city councils have passed moratoriums, this ban is particularly significant since it's the first to be passed via ballot measure.
The vote comes after a fight to stop a massive data center near a residential neighborhood. The measure had support from all five city council members, but now officially puts future decision-making in the hands of residents.
Why is this good news? Across the country, there has been widespread public backlash to data centers over legitimate concerns around rising power rates, noise levels, water use and contamination, and more. This vote sets a new precedent that others could follow, ensuring the people impacted by data centers have the power.
It was the first decrease in homelessness since 2016, with an overall 3.3% drop in homelessness overall in the U.S., and states like California, Illinois, Florida, and New York also saw significant declines.
While the administration attributed the decline to immigration and housing policy shifts, experts quickly pointed out that this progress was due to policies still in place from the Biden administration.
What’s the nuance? The report is based on a single point-in-time count that can be flawed in depicting real-life data around homelessness. Experts acknowledged the progress, saying it reflected “targeted housing and service resources that were available in 2024 to rehouse people,” but a lot of those resources are now at risk.
We’re thrilled to announce: The 2026 Pride Edition
One thing is clear this Pride Month: The LGBTQ+ community deserves some good news. Although so many queer and trans individuals continue to face very real threats to their safety, well-being, and identities, the Pride Edition serves as a reminder that there really is still hope.
This year’s Pride Edition of the Goodnewspaper is filled with stories and resources that will have you reveling in rebellion, delighting in queer joy, and shoring up the resilience you need to stay the course.
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