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Civil Society

How the Danes Do It

How much inequality there is in a society depends on how inheritable the wealth is, which in turn depends on the kind of wealth that it is.

By Alana Conner | Spring 2010
 
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Human Rights

Lessons in Courage

Against all odds, the Afghan Institute of Learning educates women and girls in a war-torn society.

By Suzie Boss | Spring 2010
 
HALF THE SKY:
Turning Oppression
into Opportunity for
Women Worldwide
Sheryl WuDunn &
Nicholas D. Kristof

Human Rights

Women Hold Both Sky and Solutions

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas Kristof

Reviewed By Kavita Nandini Ramdas | 3 | Winter 2010
 

Nonprofits

Research: Strong Women, Strong Sector

The more empowered a country's women, the more vibrant its nonprofit sector.

By Alana Conner | Winter 2010
 
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Nonprofits

The Entrepreneurial Union

Freelance workers, whose numbers are growing, are left without health insurance, a retirement plan, or a work community. The Freelancers Union meets these needs.

By Amy Wilkinson | 7 | Fall 2009
 
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Social Innovations

Microfinance for the Most Marginalized

Small loans are tipping the social scales for Roma people.

By Christopher J. Varady & Mila Gavrilova | Fall 2009
 
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Global Issues

Research: Why They Stayed

New research reveals the economic hardships that Katrina's "stayers" were battling and the abundance of negative opinions about them.

By Alana Conner | Fall 2009
 

Government

Research: Not Racing to Help

Racism may have played a role in the government's delayed response to Katrina.

By Alana Conner | Spring 2009
 
SEX TRAFFICKING:
Inside the Business
of Modern Slavery
Siddharth Kara

Government

An Unconscionable Business

Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Slavery by Siddharth Kara

Reviewed By Holly Burkhalter | Winter 2009
 

Global Issues

Research: Starting Up Women

Successful entrepreneurs show characteristics of both men and women.

By Alana Conner | Winter 2009