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Solutions to America’s biggest problems are emerging all around us. See the inspiring leaders behind them, and how their bottom-up approaches are transforming people’s lives.

All Stories Youth preparing food at a restaurant. These justice-impacted youth found new dreams in an unlikely place

A new Atlanta restaurant offers opportunities for youth and powerful lessons for community leaders.

 Photo of the Man of the Year award. The other major trophy during Super Bowl weekend is this one

You don’t have to be a pro athlete to put their lessons to work in your own community

 Students in a classroom. What if aspiring teachers could earn their degrees while still working?

Apprenticeship degrees enable teachers to earn credentials without putting their lives on hold

 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.

 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 

 Three people running across a blue broken line. 1 employee changed how this company hires

An auto parts maker struggled to hire frontline workers — until it opened up its hiring policy. 

 Two men speaking on stage to an audience. Generative AI’s potential for good is boundless. How to keep it that w

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

 binary code and black and white images collage 3 AI startups solving unsolvable problems

AI can be used to prevent wrongful incarceration, offer mental health access to millions, and gamify daily wellness.

 Community members posing for a group photo. How this nonprofit addresses two problems with one innovative approach

These parents showed up for their kids. Then, they started showing up for each other.

 Arik Armstead smiling Why this NFL player went from football camps to career camps

NFL Man of the Year winner Arik Armstead works with corporate partners to build career development camps.

 A girl in a classroom focusing on the lesson. Don’t just tell students what to be. Show them how.

What most professional development programs get wrong — and how to fix it.

 MrBeast looking at the camera. Why did this addiction recovery community impress MrBeast?

Addiction affects all of us. Likewise, we can all be part of the solution
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