ReCoding Good: Part 3
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Social Issues - Articles
Another Look at “Carbon for Water” in Western Kenya
There needs to be more scrutiny around the use of the LifeStraw water filter and more debate about the validity of its carbon for water deal.
Make Culture Change, Not War
The fight for rights needs the fight for culture change.
Role Play: Whom Does Higher Education Serve?
What does it mean to be a student in the 21st century? And what is the role of the university in fostering the health of communities?
A Platform Worth Spreading
Finger-wagging critics have missed the most provocative component of the TED empire.
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Campaign Bootcamp 2.0
In Campaign Bootcamp 2.0, Christine Pelosi examines the challenges women face when running for office—and how to overcome them.
Toward Entrepreneurial Universities for the 21st Century
What are public research institutions doing—or what should they do—to fulfill their compact with the citizens of their states?
Filming Alternative Energy
Two documentaries explore the move from fossil fuels.
A Plot of Land, a Path to Freedom
A valuable lesson for alleviating global poverty lies within the pages of African American history.
Do You Think 2050 Is Far Away?
We cannot afford to let companies push sustainability to the periphery of their strategies.