Envisioning a Climate for Change
Before critiquing art that speaks to climate change, the scientific community must broaden its view on what art is and how it can help the movement.
Social Issues - Articles
Women and Innovation
Ten stories about women’s issues from the SSIR archives.
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Winning Marriage
The inside story of how same-sex couples took on the politicians and pundits - and won.
An Incubator for Labor
Through the Workers Lab, union leaders aim to nurture “audacious ideas” that might reinvent the US labor movement.
The Barber Will See You Now
Researchers are exploring an unlikely venue for serving the critical health needs of African-American men.
Leveling the Internship Field
In Boston, a new program will give low-income college students an alternative to toiling as unpaid interns.
Entrepreneurship and Ebola
Creating an ethically sourced apparel company in West Africa is hard enough, but when Ebola strikes, the challenges become almost insurmountable.
Engaging Teens
A financial literacy program created by the Charles Schwab Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America has reached a half million teens.
Bursaries for Girls
The relatively simple act of providing African girls with the money they need to stay in school has achieved significant results.
Grassroots Power
Supplement to the article “Empowering Women at the Grassroots.”