Five Powerful Countries Agree to Avoid Nuclear War and Work for Disarmament
| Earlier this month, China, France, Russia, the UK and the US signed an agreement to avoid nuclear war and work toward global disarmament. These five nations released a joint statement affirming that “…a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.” The ending of the five-paragraph joint statement is especially positive: “We are resolved to pursue constructive dialogue with mutual respect and acknowledgment of each other’s security interests and concerns.” You can read more at The Guardian. |
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Honoring Inspiring Women
Matel is honoring black journalist and activist Ida B. Wells by making a doll in her image as part of the company’s “Inspiring Women” series which includes Dr. Maya Angelou, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Rosa Parks. Good Morning America has details. Poet Maya Angelou will also become the first Black woman portrayed on a U.S. quarter. Other women to be featured on coins will include astronaut Sally Ride; actress Anna May Wong; suffragist and politician Nina Otero-Warren; and Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation.” NPR has more on the coins.
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A Champion of Earth
On Dec. 7th, The United Nations recognized Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, a wildlife veterinarian, as one of its “champions of the Earth” for promoting the One Health approach to conservation in Africa. This wise woman connects the well-being of animals, humans, and planet Earth.
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My #JusJoJan Prompt is Up Today
In personal good news, Linda accepted my prompt (cycle) for Just Jot it January, and it’s up today! Good News Tuesday cycles around every week, so make sure to drop by again for some good news! My #JusJoJan post, will hopefully be up before noon.
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Got Good News?
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Anything is Possible! 
January 18, 2022 at 10:19 am
Wow, it will be great to see all these great women on coins! Great stories!
January 18, 2022 at 8:47 pm
It does seem like a happy explosion for these women to be honored all of a sudden/finally. Thanks, Dave.
January 18, 2022 at 10:28 am
I think the coin series of great women is very inspiring. I hope the five nations can keep their resolution not to engage in a nuclear war. Looking forward to your personal good news when your JJJ prompt comes up! Have a great day, JoAnna!
January 18, 2022 at 9:04 pm
I’m hoping with you that the five nations will honor their agreement. The coin series is exciting! Thanks for your support, Cheryl.
January 18, 2022 at 12:21 pm
I love good news!
January 18, 2022 at 9:23 pm
Me too! We need good news to balance what mainstream media tries to feed us. Thanks for your support, Alethea.
January 18, 2022 at 9:25 pm
We really do.
January 18, 2022 at 2:24 pm
That first article is very good news.
January 18, 2022 at 10:03 pm
I agree! It’s a big step forward.
January 19, 2022 at 2:28 am
Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka gets my vote.
January 19, 2022 at 8:42 pm
I was quite impressed by her wisdom.