A guide to a hopeful 2016: a Guardian list of things to look forward to

Guardian staff writers in the US cut through the war, injustice and strife and tell us what makes them feel optimistic going into the new year

While it's perhaps necessary to look at the year ahead and anticipate all the ways 2016 can go wrong - as another publication brilliantly did - it might also be helpful to remind ourselves that in the middle of wars, strife and injustice, progress is also being made.

We asked Guardian US staff to pick one topic which makes them feel hopeful for 2016. Feel free to add your own in the comments.