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

Accessibility

Smartphone app gives independent travel to the disabled

In partnership with Ford

A new smartphone app unlocks independent travel for people with intellectual disabilities.

Teresa Carey

Fixing Justice

What does police reform look like in 2020?

Calls for police reform have resulted in budget cuts, new policies, and a record number of police oversight measures landing on the 2020 ballot.

Kristin Houser

Fixing Justice

Robot lawyer helps people connect with incarcerated loved ones

DoNotPay’s robot lawyer can now help people write and send letters to inmates without worrying about violating a facility’s mail rules.

Kristin Houser

Fixing Justice

Should police respond to mental health crises?

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As tensions between law enforcement and the public continue to rise, many are beginning to question whether all 911 calls warrant a visit from armed officers.

Doug Dais

Mental Health

Teens create website to combat social isolation in seniors

To help combat the problem of social isolation, three Texas teens created Big & Mini, a website that sets up video chats between seniors and younger people.

Kristin Houser

Social Entrepreneurs

Not impossible: Ending hunger in America

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Millions of households experience food insecurity in America. What if you could get a free meal simply by texting the word “Hungry”?

Doug Dais

Criminal Justice

Cash bail keeps poor people in jail. Here’s how we fix it

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Bail reformers say it’s unconstitutional for a person to be imprisoned because they can’t afford bail. Do bail bonds begin punishing the poor before they’re even found guilty?

Doug Dais

Series| Catalysts

How to get a job when you’re living in poverty

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In partnership with Stand Together

In this unique job training program for those experiencing poverty, coaches focus on teaching the “harder skills” - love, forgiveness, and connection.

Doug Dais

Fixing Justice

Is police reform even possible?

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Here are four things we can change to reduce police violence and increase accountability.

Doug Dais

Building Community

“Community fridges” are helping fight food insecurity

Community fridges stocked with donated food that’s free for the taking are helping neighborhoods across the U.S. overcome food insecurity.

Kristin Houser

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