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)
Review
Review
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.
The Power of Voices
This week, a remarkable grassroots organization in India, Vasavya Mahila Mandali (VMM), celebrated 40 years of achievement and service.
One Villager, One Vote
Direct participation by Indonesian villagers proves that process matters, even when outcomes don't change.
Podcast
Global Issues
Using Public-Private Partnerships to Resolve Asia’s Water Crisis
Asia's water systems are struggling in the face of climate change; a significant water availability gap seems imminent.
Drowning Out Hate
The website Not In Our Town is combating prejudice by broadcasting anti-hate stories and campaigns.
Transparency for Impact, Not Just Compliance
We must not allow skin-deep, compliance-driven transparency to become an acceptable substitute for values-driven, culturally ingrained efforts.
What Civil Society Needs
Without a healthy civil society it becomes difficult if not impossible to solve other, more readily apparent problems.