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Civil Society

One Villager, One Vote

Direct participation by African villagers proves that process matters, even when outcomes don't change.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Winter 2011
 
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Human Rights

Drowning Out Hate

The website Not In Our Town is combating prejudice by broadcasting anti-hate stories and campaigns.

By Suzie Boss | 4 | Fall 2010
 
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
 
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Civil Society

What Civil Society Needs

Without a healthy civil society it becomes difficult if not impossible to solve other, more readily apparent problems.

By Bruce Sievers | Fall 2010
 
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Energy

This Old Green House

Clean Energy Works Portland gets consumers—and the workforce—energized about weatherization.

By Suzie Boss | 1 | Fall 2010
 
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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