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See more A smiling mother looking through the window at her children. How focusing on young moms’ potential can transform communities

1.5 million children are raised by single mothers under 30. This is what investing in them could look like.

Group of people standing on a bridge holding a banner. Photos of a movement: Realizing the Dream together

A new initiative honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by calling all citizens to service.

Boy looking off in other direction. Mentorship is about more than being a good role model.

‘We want these boys to know that regardless of where they come from, they still can be excellent.’

Person sitting in front of a computer. AI is here to stay — and that’s good.

Why AI may help more people achieve the American Dream.

See more Boy looking off in other direction. Mentorship is about more than being a good role model.

‘We want these boys to know that regardless of where they come from, they still can be excellent.’

A teacher and student inside Creative Minds Microschool. Microschools are transforming education. But there’s more to it.

This expert has visited hundreds of schools. Here she shares insights for parents about microschools.

Group standing in front of Khan Academy. Education, reinvented: What happens when AI becomes the tutor

Sal Khan on the promise — and limits — of AI in the classroom.

Teacher running an experiment with students. How mixing different education models helps students thrive

This colearning space has the potential to bridge the divide between public and private education.

See more Two men speaking on stage to an audience. How to leverage generative AI's potential for good

Only by using AI in real-world scenarios can we understand its capacity to address complex challenges.

Overlooking Earth from space. Breaking the gridlock: Rethinking policy for energy abundance

Government could get in the way of the electricity that AI needs.

Two energy industry workers pointing at a power line. Powering tomorrow: How technology is changing the energy landscape

What sort of energy will supply surging computing needs?

United States flag blowing in the wind. Can outsiders fix Washington? The ambitious mission of DOGE

Here are some issues the Department of Government Efficiency could target.

See more A smiling mother looking through the window at her children. How focusing on young moms’ potential can transform communities

1.5 million children are raised by single mothers under 30. This is what investing in them could look like.

Group of people standing on a bridge holding a banner. Photos of a movement: Realizing the Dream together

A new initiative honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by calling all citizens to service.

Mike Rowe embracing Lenzy Phillips after gifting her a car. Mike Rowe is celebrating quiet heroes — you won’t believe the stories

What exactly is care-sharing? Think Uber, but for delivering support to families in need.

Cafe Momentum pamphlet This restaurant gives youth hope after the justice system

Café Momentum Atlanta serves 5-star food and a path out of the juvenile justice system.

See more Person sitting in front of a computer. AI is here to stay — and that’s good.

Why AI may help more people achieve the American Dream.

Black and white sketch from rural Texas. 100,000 new jobs are opening up — in time for the training revolution

Data centers are at the forefront of the ‘new economy.’ But what exactly are they?

Man standing in an office at night. 4 ways to fix America’s workforce

Here’s how to bridge the disconnect between employers and employees.

Two workers sitting at a desk looking at each other. Beyond degrees: Building a workforce with skills-based practices

 Lessons learned from Colorado.

See more Collage of United States Constitution and United States Capitol. How Loper Bright could transform state lawmaking

A landmark Supreme Court decision is bringing a return to federalism.

Blurry image of a large group of people. 5 questions that can solve America’s political polarization

What we think we know about other Americans’ views — and what we get very wrong.

Photo of the United States Capitol. A Post-Chevron Congress: Reviving accountability in lawmaking

How the Supreme Court decision affects Congress’ job.

Police officer in uniform. 4 AI-powered technologies transforming law enforcement

How to maximize new innovations to keep communities safe.

See more map of the Middle East Strength and Stability in the Middle East

The U.S.-Israel Relationship

V-22 Osprey flying near the ground Restraint Is About Realism

We believe America must lead with wisdom, not force.

Soldier hugging a child holding an American flag. Bring our troops home: A case for full U.S. withdrawal from Iraq

U.S. military presence in Iraq no longer serves a vital strategic purpose.

Woman holding a blue and yellow sign that says peace. Ending the Ukraine-Russia war: A path forward 

It won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible for the U.S. to broker peace 

See more A collage of a hand holding a smart phone with alternating blue and orange panels Why Gen Z’s mental health crisis needs more than conventional therapy

What if the key to improving Gen Z’s mental health lies in leveraging AI?

A woman sitting in a low-lit bedroom looking at her phone Are we too focused on the wrong things when it comes to mental health?

Mental health care is too narrow, possibly worsening the crisis. These changemakers have a plan.

How Can We Fix the Mental Health System in America? More therapists won’t fix the mental health care crisis, but this can

Peer support may be the key to transforming mental health care. So far, it’s working for millions.

Image depicts a group of people holding each other in a circle. Give an Hour is increasing access to mental health care. Here’s their secret.

Can community members support each other’s mental health? It already is, and it's closing a big gap.

See more Hole in glass with two people hugging. Think violent crime is inevitable? Think again.

How community leaders can get sustainable solutions that stick

5 Nonprofits Actively Reducing Recidivism Reducing recidivism: How these 5 nonprofits are changing lives after incarceration

About half of people leaving prison or jail will return. These five nonprofits want to change that.

Group of smiling graduates in black robes and caps, clapping in a room with stained glass windows. 16 years in prison and 3 college degrees: How one man found redemption through education Collage of a person walking down a dark street and a police officer Homicide rates are too high in America. Here’s what we can do.

We already have a key to reducing violent crime, according to this former law enforcement officer turned leading policy researcher.

See more CarePortal’s Child Assistance App Connects Families To Support Meet 3 free speech organizations fighting cancel culture

Free speech is under attack. These organizations are pushing back.

The left image shows the front of a brick building, while the right shows a lectern with a microphone FIRE releases 2024 rankings of best, worst colleges for free speech A close-up photo of a hand holding a mobile device. On social media platforms, who’s in charge?

Here's why users should moderate social platforms themselves.

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression President and CEO Greg Lukianoff speaks during an interview. How Greg Lukianoff is canceling cancel culture

Cancel culture on college campuses — and beyond — is driving some forms of thought underground. That is dangerous, says Lukianoff.

See more A refugee and an American citizen embrace one another Here’s how one refugee organization harnesses what Americans do best

Local communities, not top-down approaches, are solving the refugee crisis. 

Immigrants waving American flags after becoming U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Becoming citizens at the famed Dodger Stadium signaled so much more

This Dodgers co-owner wants to show how everyone benefits when America welcomes people who will contribute. He would know.

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