Reasons to be Cheerful: A play so powerful, it’s changing laws
What we didn’t tell you is that our bigger, more audacious goal has been to reach 1,200 members by the end of this year. Now, because of your support, we’re already close to achieving that.
So here’s what we propose: Help us reach 1,200 members before our membership drive ends on Friday at midnight, and we’ll give all members an extra members newsletter this year as a thank you. That means a new members newsletter every month for the rest of 2022. (Remember, the first one drops next Thursday –– if you want to receive it, join by Friday at midnight.)
Your support so far has blown our minds, and now we’re in the home stretch. With 143 new members by Friday, we can reach our 2022 goal of 1,200 members. So join the movement and sign up today.

Congratulations to our 1,000th member… Melissa Feldman! Melissa won herself a David Byrne-designed mug simply by joining our membership program. Why did she become a member? In her own words:
“I joined Reasons to be Cheerful because we need so much more of that in this world, and anything I can do to support brightening of people’s days, I’m into it.”
We couldn’t agree more! The world needs more Melissas, so follow her lead and support us by becoming a member today.
- A Canadian company is working to improve the track record of an industry long known for exploiting its farmers and workers. Via The Globe and Mail
- Thanks to batteries, a renewable power plant in Oregon can run emissions free, even when there’s no sun or wind. Via Associated Press
- The US aims to bolster 32 employment programs that take a holistic approach to workforce development. Via The New York Times

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