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It Takes a Stick

By Alana Conner Snibbe

The most generous societies in the world are also the most punishing.

Bowling Alone?

By Alana Conner Snibbe

Civil society may not be in such bad shape.

Hardwired to Help

By Alana Conner Snibbe

Both humans and chimpanzees naturally lend a hand.

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A Failure of Philanthropy

By Rob Reich 3

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

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Circles of Change

By Tracy A. Thompson 6

Lending circles, self-help groups, and study circles are among the oldest and most effective tools for creating personal and social change.

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Offsetting Green Guilt

By Matthew J. Kotchen 6

Voluntary carbon offsets allow people to invest in projects that allegedly counteract their greenhouse gas emissions. But can voluntary offsets help slow global warming? Or are offsets a way for consumers to buy their way out of bad feelings?