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Stories 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 Ariel view of homes in a neighborhood. How to solve the housing crisis — without new construction

How to transform the housing market by reimagining how we use existing space

Mother holding her child. What happens when a community takes the lead

The seven essentials that helped this community break the cycle of poverty

Shaking hands. Why smart companies are betting on potential, not resumes

A new hiring model rooted in dignity, potential, and real-world skills is transforming access to opportunity

Children working on an assignment in class. At this school, youth focus on who they’ll be, not just what they know

Why creating is replacing memorization in education, and how to incorporate it into curriculum.

A person holding the American flag. Americans need a history refresh. She's got a plan.

She protected the Declaration of Independence and thinks we all should read it to our kids.

Capitol building. Expert: We’re better off with less — not more — AI regulation

Like electricity, AI impacts daily life. Overregulating it could have massive unintended consequences.

Mother holding her child. Why do we expect parents to just know what to do?

A growing movement says parents don’t need judgment — they need tools.

Student giving a high five to adults. NFL legend delivers life-changing surprise to students and teachers

The Super Bowl week story you didn’t hear — how one STEM school got a new life.

Arndrea Waters King and Martin Luther King III with their daughter. How to carry out MLK’s legacy in your community

Arndrea Waters King and Martin Luther King III on Juneteenth and how people can drive change in their communities.

Kids playing soccer. Why this leader wants more of us to coach youth sports

Everyone would benefit if more people became coaches and mentors in their own communities.

A mother and child walking with a stroller. Before stability, before healing — there has to be trust

Trusting relationships make all the difference. This organization is helping to make them happen.

Runner on a track at an event. Why one breakthrough can transform an entire industry

These organizations are challenging the status quo and unleashing innovation.

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