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50 stories of defiance in the doomscroll era

The internet excels at fueling outrage, drama, and hate. But that’s just part of the story. This year marks $50 billion raised on GoFundMe.

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We're proving that the internet can bring out the best in us with some of the kindest people of 2026 — people who inspired us all with what's possible.

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Autumn Mowery

She kept the town’s historic bowling alley rolling.

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But there's always room for more. Be the kind of human that moves humankind forward.

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Meet the people behind the Kind 50.

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