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THE FAIR SOCIETY:
The Science of Human
Nature and the Pursuit
of Social Justice
Peter Corning

Civil Society

Just Instincts

The Fair Society: The Science of Human Nature and the Pursuit of Social Justice by Peter Corning

Reviewed By Roberto De Vogli | Summer 2011
 

Civil Society

The New Bottom Billion

According to a new analysis, most of the world’s poor no longer live in the poorest countries.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2011
 

Environment

Virtue or Else

Under the EPA’s Audit Policy, violators who voluntarily report themselves can get certain penalties reduced or waived if they commit to ongoing self-regulation.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2011
 
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Government

Social Innovation in Washington, D.C.

A look at what’s needed next to create the right policy environment for innovation and results.

By Michele Jolin | 3 | Summer 2011
 

Human Rights

Under One Roof

One-stop centers offer a safer future for victims of domestic violence.

By Suzie Boss | 1 | Spring 2011
 
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Economic Development

Welfare Works Better than Bootstraps

In Britain, the social safety net allows people who fall into poverty to pull themselves out. Americans who become poor are more likely to stay that way.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Spring 2011
 
SERVING COUNTRY
AND COMMUNITY:
Who Benefits from
National Service?
Peter Frumkin & Joann
Jastrzab

Government

Put the People to Work

SERVING COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY: Who Benefits from National Service? by Peter Frumkin & Joann Jastrzab

Reviewed By Chris Jarvis | 4 | Fall 2010
 

Government

House Divided

From warring political parties comes broad-based policymaking.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2010
 
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Government

Beyond the Poverty Line

A new approach to measuring poverty is needed, one that accounts for multiple factors such as housing, and regional economic differences.

By Rourke L. O'Brien & David S. Pedulla | 2 | Fall 2010
 
THE CLIMATE WAR:
True Believers, Power
Brokers, and the Fight
to Save the Earth
Eric Pooley

Environment

Climate Soldiers

The Climate War: True Believers, Power Brokers, and the Fight to Save the Earth by Eric Pooley

Reviewed By Stephen H. Schneider | 5 | Fall 2010