Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
Populism is re-emergent worldwide, posing direct threats not just to democratic governance but also to socially responsible businesses. Despite the populist challenge, businesses still have an opportunity to do good and support liberal democratic forces.
Philanthropy needs more movement funders who stand on the side of racial and economic justice and against right-wing authoritarianism.
Our work organizing the Laotian community in Richmond, California, is a case study in power building.
To achieve systemic change, philanthropy must invest in culture that builds community power.
Police shootings of unarmed individuals increase civic engagement among local Black and Hispanic residents.
“Explainable AI” can bridge the gap between AI outputs and human expertise, but a balance needs to be struck between explainability and performance.
An excerpt from Fragile Neighborhoods on hyperlocal change
An excerpt from Seeing Others on creating common ground in American politics
An excerpt from How Trust Works on the psychology of criminal justice reform
How rural women are unbraiding borders to reclaim power in agrarian India
