Online Gaming Is the New Bowling League
A recent study showed that online game communities provide access to social capital.
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Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
Money Makes People Stingy
The more money a person has, the less generous, helpful, compassionate, and charitable he is toward other people.
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One Nation Under Gods
American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us by Robert D. Putnam & David E. Campbell
Innovating at the Speed of Communities
When it comes to innovation in civil society, there is nothing that can match the speed and ingenuity of communities that come together to make a change, develop a tool, or feed a need.
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Creating Engaged Citizens
Break Away connects campuses and communities to promote service-learning trips that inspire lifelong citizenship.
One Villager, One Vote
Direct participation by Indonesian villagers proves that process matters, even when outcomes don't change.
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Money Makes People Less Socially Focused
Marketing professor Kathleen Vohs' research finds that money acts as a psychological resource that changes people's motivations.
Drowning Out Hate
The website Not In Our Town is combating prejudice by broadcasting anti-hate stories and campaigns.