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Government

Government Cares the Most

Public nursing homes outshine nonprofits and for-profits.

By Alana Conner | Summer 2008
 
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Nonprofits

The Mother Lode

MomsRising is tapping a vast resource to improve the lives of American families.

By Laura Gehl | Spring 2008
 
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Philanthropy

Marching to a Different Mission

When the Salk polio vaccine proved to be effective in 1955, the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis had to choose whether to close up shop or to pursue a new agenda. The foundation first broadened its mission, but lost donations, volunteers, and public support. After honing its mission to birth defects, however, it recovered. Here's how the organization that eventually became the March of Dimes planned – and survived – its transitions.

By Georgette Baghdady & Joanne M. Maddock | Spring 2008
 

Global Issues

Poor in Body

Toxic environments knock impoverished kids’ systems out of kilter.

By Alana Conner | Spring 2008
 
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Nonprofits

Smart Soaps

The Population Media Center mixes science with soap operas to protect public health.

By Corey Binns | Winter 2008
 
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Social Innovations

Competing for a Change

How Changemakers’ “collaborative competitions” harness the wisdom of crowds.

By Leslie Berger | 5 | Winter 2008
 

Government

Review: Beyond the White House

Jimmy Carter details his ongoing efforts to make a difference as John Q. Citizen.

By Joshua Weissburg | Winter 2008
 

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Government

The Responsibility Paradox

Multinational corporations are in a quandary: Stakeholders are imposing higher standards than ever, but businesses are confused about what their global social responsibilities actually are.

By Gerald F. Davis, Marina V.N. Whitman, & Mayer N. Zald | 5 | Winter 2008
 

Global Issues

Is This the Silver Bullet?

Why narrowing the gap between the rich and poor could alleviate many social problems.

By Alana Conner | Winter 2008
 
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Social Innovations

Micro-franchise Against Malaria

How for-profit clinics are healing and enriching the rural poor in Kenya.

By Jessica Flannery | 7 | Fall 2007