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The Hopemakers

Jacob Simon
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Subscribe to replace dread with hope & action… We report what’s going right in the world and elevate little-known heroes who are building a better future!

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Latest Issues

A koala National Park, locals defeating 37 data centers, and more things going right this week

Hey fam,

Welcome to the 21st Friday of the year! That’s means there’s 31 left, for anyone keeping count.

This week, the weather in NYC ranged from 95 degrees F and sunny, to 50 degrees F and rainy. Each day really is a mystery. Keeps us o...

5 days ago
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Did anything good happen in the world this week? (May 15)

Hey fam,

I’m back! Welcome to the 20th Friday of the year.

Last week I was in Mexico City, eating amazing food, seeing beautiful architecture, meeting great people, and witnessing the stunning wedding of my friend Anushka and her now-husb...

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Did any good news happen in April 2026?

Hey fam,

Welcome to the 18th Friday of 2026! It’s officially May, and I’m on my way to Mexico City for a friend’s wedding. I’m taking the next week off, so no newsletter next Friday (or videos throughout the week), but I’ll be back before...

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She's turning shattered car windows into unique jewelry

Hey fam,

Welcome back to Friday!

This week, I competed in a climate game show hosted by the iconic Pattie Gonia. I didn’t win this time (mainly due to my inability to twerk), but with nonstop dancing, laughing, and great vibes with new fr...

a month ago
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Breaking a world record with sea otters [Community Mission #3]

Our third Community Mission is here! Enjoy the story of how I broke a world record with sea otters at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, while we are giving back to their rescue program.

Sea otters are, scientifically speaking, the cutest animals...

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