Think progress is a myth? Measure it
Steven Pinker says 'we’re apt to mistake the harms around us for signs of how low the world has sunk rather than how high our standards have risen.' What does the data say?
Good figures: progress and possibility in numbers
Each quarter, we do the numbers on inspiring news stories. From the hospital taking a bold stance on sugary snacks, to record aviation safety stats, read on for nine ways the world is making headway
What went right? January to March 2018
From shootings in the US to humanitarian crises, the first three months of 2018 have seen many challenges. But behind the headlines are inspiring stories of progress. Here are 20 of our favourites
‘Laughing, crying, we have it all’
Andrew Knowlman – a Positive News co-owner – has advanced motor neurone disease, and writes books and a blog with his eyes. The disease is hugely challenging, he explains, but it has also helped [...]
Why we need to have difficult conversations
Editor Lucy Purdy introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which includes a candid interview with Russell Brand about addiction. It also features an interview with a terrorism [...]
‘Imagine a world where we’re given messages of self-belief, confidence, possibility and positivity’
As a unique media co-operative, Positive News is owned by both our readers and our journalists. Here, one of our reader shareholders, David Bird, explains why he chose to invest
What went right in 2017
From wranglings over Brexit to war clouds over Korea, 2017 was a tough year on many fronts. But it was full of inspiring stories too. We delve behind the headlines for signs of progress and [...]
What went right? October to December 2017
From political upheaval to humanitarian crises, the final three months of 2017 have seen many challenges. But behind the headlines are inspiring stories of progress. Here are 20 of our favourites
Let’s choose our direction
Editorial: With research showing that the world is becoming more peaceful and that most people in the UK share values such as caring and trust, by telling a fuller story the media could influence [...]
Enriching connections
Editorial: At a time of financial recession, we have the opportunity to remember that the greatest assets we have are each other. Our greatest currency is our social bonds. And our greatest [...]
