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See more A woman with curly brown hair wearing a lab coat and goggles and pink plastic gloves holding a dropper and vial Solving the health care shortage could be this simple

It’s possible to build a better path while fulfilling dreams along the way.

A pair of cleats against dramatic backlighting The 3 major NFL players giving new meaning to ‘footwork’

Watch these professional football players highlight what matters most to them off the field.

A man wearing a black and orange baseball cap, blue tee shirt, and sunglasses Is this the unexpected key to tackling homelessness?

Unhoused people shouldn’t have to live in shame and shadows.

A collage of the Heron school in Moab, UT Why this city mayor had no choice but to start her own school

Anyone can be an ‘edupreneur’ — here’s how to know where to start

See more A collage of the Heron school in Moab, UT Why this city mayor had no choice but to start her own school

Anyone can be an ‘edupreneur’ — here’s how to know where to start

A photo with a gradiant fade from left to right of four young students pushing a door open to go outside Where did 1 million K-12 students go?

And why did they leave?

A photo of a backpack hanging out of a locker in black and white The secret to empowering parents in education

Want to explore nontraditional education options for your child? Start here

A stylized photo of chairs in a classroom fading to white from left to right 'Mom, I just can’t learn there. Can you please homeschool me?'

The school refused to let her repeat 2nd grade. Here’s what her parents did.

See more A black and white photo of an African American woman wearing a blouse, Asian man wearing a suit, and blonde, white woman wearing a shirt with blue credit cards above each of their foreheads Our finances shouldn’t define us. But they do.

Credit scores don’t reflect the whole person. Here’s one way to change the narrative. 

A panel discussion with the Abundance Institute How optimism, not fear, drives technological innovation and abundance

Fear of change is nothing new, but how we respond to this moment really matters.

A stylized image of a person on the edge of a cliff facing the U.S. Capitol America is headed for a fiscal cliff. Here’s how to stop it.

A coalition of scholars and policymakers are working on long-term economic solutions — together. 

Collage of family photos Her son overdosed 4 times. Now she fights oppressive drug laws.

With the help of Americans for Prosperity, Christi Berrong-Barber learned her personal story has the power to make lasting change.

See more A man wearing a black and orange baseball cap, blue tee shirt, and sunglasses Is this the unexpected key to tackling homelessness?

Unhoused people shouldn’t have to live in shame and shadows.

A woman wearing a blue dress and hijab hugging an older woman with blonde hair How this nonprofit serves people from 89 countries

Festa is a faith-based nonprofit in central Ohio dedicated to helping families break the cycle of poverty through transformative relationships. 

A light green border around a black and white photo of kids at a lemonade stand How a familiar neighborhood fixture is changing lives in new ways

This classic business is making the American Dream more accessible to communities nationwide.

A blue toned collage of Marcus King and his band working out at The Phoenix gym Why Marcus King and The Phoenix share the same solution for recovery

King hit the weights with The Phoenix, an organization that empowers people in recovery through community. 

See more A woman with curly brown hair wearing a lab coat and goggles and pink plastic gloves holding a dropper and vial Solving the health care shortage could be this simple

It’s possible to build a better path while fulfilling dreams along the way.

A young man with glasses and a beard wearing a light blue shirt talking to an older man wearing a vest with his hand on his chin and a laptop on the table. 5 generations in the workplace: an opportunity, not an obstacle.

How to harness each generation’s strengths and qualities 

A collage featuring a group of coworkers sitting at a table with teal stripes overlaid 4 tools that can help employers think differently about the workplace

Here are the top resources innovators are developing for hiring managers to transform the workplace.

Human potential summit speakers The five biggest trends changing the workplace right now

The workplace is changing. Leaders at the Human Potential Summit tell us how.

See more panel discussion on campus free speech What is the state of free speech on college campuses? Why it matters

FIRE’s College Free Speech Rankings provide insights on the state of free speech – not just on campus. 

A hand picking up a piece of paper on a desk with navy background What’s really driving political polarization — and what we can do to end it

Here’s a hint: It’s not policy disagreements

A photo collage of herring fishermen at sea Supreme Court rules in favor of fishermen, says government has overreached

In a ruling with far-reaching implications, government agencies can no longer enforce decisions not authorized by Congress. 

Image of America's founding fathers with the Declaration of Independence How America’s founding ideals are still at work

A veteran’s story of being guided by our founding principles

See more A person grasps a handrail on a hospital bed When it comes to veteran health care, why aren’t we doing better?

The MISSION Act was a huge win to empower veterans. But its execution by the VA has been lackluster.

Split screen of Edrys Leyva as a child at left with an photo from his military service at right. Vets are stuck waiting for health care. It’s why this man fights.

Edrys Leyva’s journey from escaping Cuba’s regime to Navy veteran and health care advocate. 

A black-and-white image of Uncle Sam Overcommitment to NATO turned Uncle Sam into Uncle Sucker

Foreign policy restraint, and limiting the burden of NATO, is what will strengthen the US.

An image showing the American flag and a tarmac with soldiers Why America's ‘quasi-alliance’ relationships could become a problem

The US can be more secure if it sets narrower expectations for quasi-allies about what we are prepared to do on their behalf.

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.

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.

See more 5 Nonprofits Actively Reducing Recidivism 5 nonprofits actively reducing recidivism

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.

two women shaking hands The US has the highest recidivism rate in the world. Here's a solution

The Frederick Douglass Project uses face-to-face conversations in prison to unlock possibilities for everyone.

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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