A Failure of Philanthropy

By Rob Reich 3

From the archives: American charity shortchanges the poor, and public policy is partly to blame.

Trash to Treasure

By Roy Wood

Converting corporate waste into classroom tools.

15 Minutes with Margaret Henningsen

By Anne Stuhldreher

How an African-American banker is rebuilding her community.

The Gift of Community

By Wes Browning

A formerly homeless man tells what he most wanted for Christmas when he was on the streets.

Rethinking Self-Esteem

By Roy Baumeister

Why nonprofits should stop pushing self-esteem and start endorsing self-control.

Reversing Burnout

By Christina Maslach & Michael P. Leiter 1

How to rekindle your passion for your work.

Logging in for the Environment

By Laila Weir

Environmental lawyers around the world join forces via E-LAW.

Child’s Play

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

A video game teaches children about famines and how to stop them.

Undercutting TV’s Ageist Stereotypes

By Alana Conner Snibbe

TV spoils outlook on aging, but keeping a diary may lessen the damage.

Brother Spared a Dime

By Alana Conner Snibbe

Homeless protests in the '80s were born not just of grievances, but also of greenbacks.