What's a green burial and why is there a moratorium on these new cemeteries?
Minnesota paused ‘green burials’ because of a bitter fight over a cemetery in Carlton County. It has led to questions of religious freedom
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The research and story behind Project Optimist
Jobs for news analysts, reporters and journalists are expected to decline another 9% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Have you ever seen the elusive 'hummingbird moth'?
What does it take to bridge political divides? Lessons from organizers in western Idaho
Happy Independence Day!
Greetings! Nora here. We're at the heart of summer now. I hope you're enjoying time off this week for July 4th (and maybe a few extra days too!). If you're hungry for some Project Optimist content, please explore our website. We switched things up on our site, and you can
How relationships and trust can bridge political divides
Book excerpt this week from Dr. Corrie Grosse's 'Working Across Lines'
Where environmental and LGBTQIA+ issues meet, we have a zine
We've got a student-made zine for Pride month
A word from our naturalist: Watch for baby animals and turtles
It's our second part of the Drawn in Nature series
June is for birthdays, art and fundraisers
We're turning 1 and celebrating with Artist's Joy
We're hiring and reviving a powerful series for Memorial Day
Explore our series on veteran suicide prevention