Reviews of top books on social innovation
International metrics on human rights, gender violence, and sex trafficking aren't nearly as objective as they seem. But they still have their uses.
In an era of instant feedback and crowdsourcing, the government misses out when it relies solely on authorized voices.
A new book reminds pessimists that growing numbers of people around the world are wealthier and healthier than ever before.
The success of the Housing First movement shows why social service providers must listen to the people they serve.
City officials under Mayor Michael Bloomberg made advances in public health that were important but hardly unique.
Leaders from the Skoll Foundation have developed a useful yet flawed outlook on pursuing social entrepreneurship.
A project in Newark, N.J., produced cautionary lessons for both advocates and critics of education reform.
The sharing economy, as a feature of urban life, could evolve in promising or not-so-promising ways.
A critique of the Gates Foundation doubles as a critique of the “philanthrocapitalism” model in general.
Digital tools are a necessary but not sufficient component of any long-term social change effort.
