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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 Hugs Cafe employee holding a sandwich. Employees with disabilities want the same respect everyone deserves

People with disabilities want meaningful work — and Hugs Cafe is making it happen.

 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.

 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.

 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?

 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.

 Children playing with bubbles in classroom. Homeschooling continues to rise nationwide post-pandemic

New Johns Hopkins data shows homeschooling’s recent surge has transformed the education landscape.

 Children sitting at a table with crafting materials. How an ESA made this family’s nontraditional learning choice possible

Step 1: Find the best learning environment for your child. Step 2? Figure out how to pay for it.

 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.

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

How the Supreme Court decision affects Congress’ job.

 Shadow of people in blue. 5 questions that can solve America’s political polarization

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

 Boy with special needs at the park with Jill's House staff member. Offering joyful renewal to families of children with disabilities

At this ‘resort,’ children with intellectual disabilities are seen as gifts to be celebrated and loved.
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