Society

Ancient technology that was centuries ahead of its time

These forward-thinking inventions are often called “ahead of their time.” They are reflections of the ingenuity of their civilizations.

Tim Brinkhof

Building Community

More Americans than ever have no friends. Here are 5 steps to make more friends.

The last decade has seen a steep drop in adult friendships and a worrying increase in loneliness. Is this the cost of our modern life?

Elizabeth Gilbert

Psychology

The secrets of cooperation

Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good — cooperation.

Bob Holmes | Knowable Magazine

Series| Catalysts

How urban farming saved a Dallas community

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In partnership with Stand Together

In the impoverished community of Bonton, it takes a three-hour bus ride just to reach the nearest grocery store. But the neighborhood is now home to one of the largest urban farms in the US - offering jobs, nutrition programs, and more.

Homelessness

The mission to reunite homeless with their families

Volunteer digital detectives are helping homeless people reunite with their families.

Teresa Carey

Series| Catalysts

Turning a construction site into a classroom

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In partnership with Stand Together

unCommon Construction offers a unique alternative to your typical internship for high school students. Their program turns build sites into real-world classrooms where interns learn the soft skills they’ll need to succeed in the workforce.

Series| Catalysts

Earning college degrees in prison

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In partnership with Stand Together

In the midst of his prison sentence for murder, Sean Pica helped found Hudson Link - an organization dedicated to reducing recidivism and improving lives through higher education.

Criminal Justice

NY’s bail reform challenges a biased system

Seeking justice in a broken system, the state of New York eliminates cash bail for most misdemeanors.

B. David Zarley

Startups

Conversations with refugees

Aline Sara is changing the conversation around what it means to be a refugee by talking — literally. Through her...

Teresa Carey

Startups

Rock climbers help refugees in america

This nonprofit is teaching refugees in America how to rock climb - helping displaced children better face new challenges and transition to life in the U.S.

Teresa Carey

Addiction

Shedding the stigma of substance use

In partnership with Stand Together

By achieving fitness goals together, The Phoenix community is peeling off the shame, regret, and stigma often associated with addiction.

Esther Landhuis

Mental Health

Advice from a death doula: unlocking life before death

Talking about death can actually make it a much less frightening topic. Here’s how working with a death doula or attending a local death cafe can help.

Teresa Carey

Activism

Bloods and Crips unite to steer kids away from gang violence

In partnership with Stand Together

These former Bloods and Crips are coming together to spread peace on the streets and end the cycle of gang violence by mentoring local youth.

Amanda Winkler

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