Misapplying Theory
In his latest book, David Sloan Wilson argues that evolutionary theory should be used to illuminate and tackle urban problems.
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Civic Engagement Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation
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Petition Power
Change.org, a five-year-old San Francisco-based startup, has emerged as one of the leading platforms for online activism.
ReCoding Good: Part 2
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Did Reagan Launch the Social Entrepreneurship Movement?
Social entrepreneurship has led to excellent work, but without an informed and empowered population we will never address the core issues we face.
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Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders
Passion and Purpose is a collection of personal stories regarding success and failure in business and leadership.
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The Curb-Cut Effect
Laws and programs designed to benefit vulnerable groups, such as the disabled or people of color, often end up benefiting all of society.
Stop Raising Awareness Already
It’s time for activists and organizations to adopt a more strategic approach to public interest communications.
Protest Movements Could Be More Effective Than the Best Charities
To do as much good as possible with limited resources, funders should look to woefully underfunded protest movements.
Community Engagement Matters (Now More Than Ever)
In adopting data-driven practices, leaders must design and implement programs in ways that engage community members directly in the work of social change.
Inside Switzerland’s Radical Drug Policy Innovation
A look at how Switzerland radically and successfully changed its approach to drug policy following a heroin epidemic in the late 1980s and 90s, and what the effort teaches us about the social innovation process.