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Human Rights

Long Suffering Falls Short

Guilt might move people not to relieve suffering, but to exacerbate it by rationalizing that the victims somehow deserve their plight.

By Alana Conner | Spring 2010
 
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Philanthropy

Next to Godliness

People are more likely to engage in moral behavior when they are in a clean-scented room.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2010
 

Human Rights

In Their Own Words

A social media campaign aims to increase awareness of areas that reduce health risks for domestic workers and employers alike.

By Suzie Boss | Fall 2009
 
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Urban Development

Putting More Fun into Play

In a new playground in Manhattan, "play associates" will encourage youthful creativity while reminding parents and nannies to take a giant step back.

By Suzie Boss | Fall 2009
 

Government

House Divided

From warring political parties comes broad-based policymaking.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2010
 

Environment

Evil Green

New research shows that buying green products makes people more likely to cheat and steal.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2010
 

Government

Receiving Aid, Receiving Respect

How people experience government programs directly affects their levels of civic engagement.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Fall 2010
 

Civil Society

What Makes Civic Associations Work

What makes a civic association effective is not so much the resources and opportunities available to it, but good leaders.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Fall 2010
 
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Government

Unlocking Future Savings

The English hope to sell social impact bonds (potentially paid for by the government) to raise money to fund new programs.

By Suzie Boss | Fall 2010
 
A PARADISE BUILT
IN HELL: The
Extraordinary
Communities That
Arise in Disaster
Rebecca Solnit

Civil Society

Come on up to the Rising

A PARADISE BUILT IN HELL: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster by Rebecca Solnit

Reviewed By Jonathan D. Greenberg | Summer 2010