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When Boy Mails a Birthday Card to His Dad in Heaven, Postman Comforts Him With a Celestial White Lie
This little boy was not expecting to receive a response after sending his father a birthday card in heaven – but he was reassured by what it said.
First Major US City to Make Prison Phone Calls Free
The measure is set to go into full effect in 270 days after it was approved by the city council this week.
Fewer People Are Returning to Prison, as Rate Drops by 23% in U.S. – Here’s Why
An exciting new body of research shows that while America is becoming safer, with historically low crime rates—it is also becoming more progressive in...
City is Converting Highway Pillars into Vertical Gardens to Clean the Air
The project hopes to convert at least 1,000 of these bland-looking highway pillars into gorgeous green air pockets throughout the city.
How to Get Over the Shame You May Feel About Going to Rehab
Getting help for your addiction can be a scary process, but that doesn't mean that you should be discouraged from giving it a shot – so here are a few ways you can overcome those fears.
America’s Incarceration Rate is at a Two-Decade Low
Despite what others may have you think, America's incarceration rate has steadily been declining – and there are less people in prisons, too.
Watch Exonerated Man Reunite With Puppy He Had Raised in Prison
Malcolm Alexander spent 38 long years behind bars for a crime that he did not commit – but when he was finally proven innocent, he was set free alongside the dog who helped keep him sane.
Man Leaves Jail To Find No One Will Hire Him So He Starts Business And John Legend Lends A Hand
Unable to find someone willing to hire him, Avila decided to start a business—and it’s providing good jobs to other ex-convicts, with help from John Legend.
New York is On the Right Path: Number of People in Jail Falls to Lowest Since 1982
The continuously declining rates of New York City crime has resulted in the lowest amount of prisoners being held behind bars in 35 years.
Fierce Competition to Be the Kindest Inmate Inside a Women’s Prison
Typically, kindness doesn’t top the list of survival skills needed in a women’s prison.
But last week, inmates around the world who call themselves “compassionistas” teamed...
UPDATE: After Cop Buys His Stolen Job Interview Outfit, Youth Lands Position
This youngster was just trying to turn his life around and help provide for his family – and now, thanks to a compassionate cop, he can.
Prisoners Change Their Lives, Becoming Expert Braille Transcribers for Blind Students
Just because these inmates are behind bars doesn't mean that they can't make a positive difference in the world, or do something so meaningful...
Ex-prisoner En Route to Job Interview Takes Shirt Off Back to Save Man’s Life
Aaron Tucker didn't care if he didn't get the job he wanted – he was determined to help an injured stranger.
Watch This Policeman Calm a Knife-wielding Assailant With a Hug
Most people who are confronted by a knife-wielding stranger aren't able to keep their cool – but Officer Anirut Malee has become the definition...
People Who Are Dying Are a Lot Happier Than You Think
Fear of death is a fundamental part of the human experience—we dread the possibility of pain and suffering and lament the day when we may...
More Dutch Prisons to Close Due to Staggeringly Low Crime Rates
Due to the staggeringly low rates of crime in the Netherlands, five Dutch prisons are going to be closed by autumn.
The announcement comes not...
House Votes to End Jail Time for Those Too Poor to Pay Fines in Texas
Texas legislators in the House have just voted in favor of allowing poorer residents to pay off traffic tickets in methods other than money.
Low-income Texans are...
Victim’s Family Buys Airfare for Loved Ones of Inmate About to be Executed
The man who is responsible for the deaths of three people has been forgiven by the family of one of the victims. Their compassion...
Man Shot While Stopping Hate Crime is Rewarded With $100K For New House
After being shot in the chest and hand, this 24-year-old is being honored for his attempts to stop a hate crime in progress.
Ian Grillot...
Boy Saves Mom’s Life By Doing the Opposite of What She Said
Kids are taught to do what their parents tell them to do – but in this case, it's good that Camdyn Smith didn't follow...