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

How to hold police accountable

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The Invisible Institute is making Chicago police complaints easily available to the public—and is helping hold police accountable.

Why the 6th most dangerous city is turning to community policing

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Police departments around the country are increasingly looking at community policing programs as a tool to help reestablish trust in the communities they serve.

Fixing Justice

Community policing is back in vogue. But does it work?

As police departments look for ways to rebuild trust with their communities, an increasing number are turning to...

Natalia Megas

Freethink's 2019 Criminal Justice Week

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Join us as we go inside the criminal justice reform movement for an up close look at the people trying to fix our broken system.

Series| Catalysts

A game-changer for chronic homelessness

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In partnership with Stand Together

He turned a food truck for the homeless into a thriving 51-acre community.

Criminal Justice

Prison education can break the "revolving door" of recidivism

Over 600,000 people will leave prison this year; here's how we can help them never return.

Daniel Bier

Series| Catalysts

Introducing Catalysts

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In partnership with Stand Together

It’s time to change how we make change. Join us as we meet inspiring social entrepreneurs who are exploring bold new solutions to big social problems.