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Mother and child sitting on a couch looking at a laptop. Do we trust parents with their child’s education?

Four suggestions for policymakers and education influencers wanting better choices for families.

Close up photo of a person's face. Helping veterans retain their sense of self beyond the uniform

Veterans experience loss when leaving service. Could this be key to understanding their mental health?

Person in an office. Three new pathways to help end America’s labor shortage

How to help the talent of today fill the jobs of tomorrow.

Two men talking to each other. Aloe Blacc and the community proving that addiction doesn’t define you

With his latest project, Blacc isn’t just amplifying stories — he’s stepping into them

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Mother and child sitting on a couch looking at a laptop. Do we trust parents with their child’s education?

Four suggestions for policymakers and education influencers wanting better choices for families.

Children in a school hallway with backpacks on and their hands are in the air in excitement. Is 2 hours of school a day enough?

Here’s what happens when AI replaces teachers.

School children focusing on their teacher. 4 tips you need to start your own school — and keep it going

Emily Niehaus didn’t expect to be a school founder. Now, she wants others to learn from her journey.

Student sitting on school bus Childhood stress is rampant. What if we could fix that?

American childhood has changed. Here’s what we can do to bring back the magic.

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United States flag blowing in the wind. Can outsiders fix Washington? The ambitious mission of DOGE

Here are some issues the Department of Government Efficiency could target.

Two men speaking on stage to an audience. Generative AI’s potential for good is boundless. How to keep it that w

Only by using AI in real-world scenarios can we understand its capacity to address complex challenges

A black and white photo of an African American woman wearing a blouse, Asian man wearing a suit, and blonde, white woman wearing a shirt with blue credit cards above each of their foreheads Our finances shouldn’t define us. But they do.

Credit scores don’t reflect the whole person. Here’s one way to change the narrative. 

A panel discussion with the Abundance Institute How optimism, not fear, drives technological innovation and abundance

Fear of change is nothing new, but how we respond to this moment really matters.

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Close up photo of a person's face. Helping veterans retain their sense of self beyond the uniform

Veterans experience loss when leaving service. Could this be key to understanding their mental health?

Two men talking to each other. Aloe Blacc and the community proving that addiction doesn’t define you

With his latest project, Blacc isn’t just amplifying stories — he’s stepping into them

Man posing for the camera. The power of community and connection in Aloe Blacc’s latest album

The Grammy-nominated artist is highlighting the stories we don’t get to hear every day.

Youth preparing food at a restaurant. These justice-impacted youth found new dreams in an unlikely place

A new Atlanta restaurant offers opportunities for youth and powerful lessons for community leaders.

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Person in an office. Three new pathways to help end America’s labor shortage

How to help the talent of today fill the jobs of tomorrow.

Two men sitting in a music studio. 75% of employers can’t find talent. The music industry can teach them.

Could a program built to develop music talent change the way we think about education?

Students in a classroom. What if aspiring teachers could earn their degrees while still working?

Apprenticeship degrees enable teachers to earn credentials without putting their lives on hold.

Three people running across a blue broken line. 1 employee changed how this company hires

An auto parts maker struggled to hire frontline workers — until it opened up its hiring policy. 

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A red-and-white striped tent with American flags sits by a serene lake, symbolizing a family business rooted in tradition and community. Family-run business fights federal overreach

  This federal agency is leaving one business in legal limbo.

A doctor’s hands type on a laptop, with a stethoscope on the desk, representing telehealth and digital healthcare services. This child needs telehealth. The government is interfering.

Protecting the constitutional rights of patients and medical providers.

An aerial shot of houses in a suburban neighborhood Pacific Legal Foundation’s battle against home equity theft

 The government can’t take more than it’s owed.

panel discussion on campus free speech What is the state of free speech on college campuses? Why it matters

FIRE’s College Free Speech Rankings provide insights on the state of free speech – not just on campus. 

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Soldier hugging a child holding an American flag. Bring our troops home: A case for full U.S. withdrawal from Iraq

U.S. military presence in Iraq no longer serves a vital strategic purpose.

Woman holding a blue and yellow sign that says peace. Ending the Ukraine-Russia war: A path forward 

It won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible for the U.S. to broker peace 

A person grasps a handrail on a hospital bed When it comes to veteran health care, why aren’t we doing better?

The MISSION Act was a huge win to empower veterans. But its execution by the VA has been lackluster.

Split screen of Edrys Leyva as a child at left with an photo from his military service at right. Vets are stuck waiting for health care. It’s why this man fights.

Edrys Leyva’s journey from escaping Cuba’s regime to Navy veteran and health care advocate. 

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A collage of a hand holding a smart phone with alternating blue and orange panels Why Gen Z’s mental health crisis needs more than conventional therapy

What if the key to improving Gen Z’s mental health lies in leveraging AI?

A woman sitting in a low-lit bedroom looking at her phone Are we too focused on the wrong things when it comes to mental health?

Mental health care is too narrow, possibly worsening the crisis. These changemakers have a plan.

A woman sitting in a low-lit bedroom looking at her phone Are we too focused on the wrong things when it comes to mental health?

Mental health care is too narrow, possibly worsening the crisis. These changemakers have a plan.

How Can We Fix the Mental Health System in America? More therapists won’t fix the mental health care crisis, but this can

Peer support may be the key to transforming mental health care. So far, it’s working for millions.

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Hole in glass with two people hugging. Think violent crime is inevitable? Think again.

How community leaders can get sustainable solutions that stick

5 Nonprofits Actively Reducing Recidivism 5 nonprofits actively reducing recidivism

About half of people leaving prison or jail will return. These five nonprofits want to change that.

Group of smiling graduates in black robes and caps, clapping in a room with stained glass windows. 16 years in prison and 3 college degrees: How one man found redemption through education Collage of a person walking down a dark street and a police officer Homicide rates are too high in America. Here’s what we can do.

We already have a key to reducing violent crime, according to this former law enforcement officer turned leading policy researcher.

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CarePortal’s Child Assistance App Connects Families To Support Meet 3 free speech organizations fighting cancel culture

Free speech is under attack. These organizations are pushing back.

The left image shows the front of a brick building, while the right shows a lectern with a microphone FIRE releases 2024 rankings of best, worst colleges for free speech A close-up photo of a hand holding a mobile device. On social media platforms, who’s in charge?

Here's why users should moderate social platforms themselves.

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression President and CEO Greg Lukianoff speaks during an interview. How Greg Lukianoff is canceling cancel culture

Cancel culture on college campuses — and beyond — is driving some forms of thought underground. That is dangerous, says Lukianoff.

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A refugee and an American citizen embrace one another Here’s how one refugee organization harnesses what Americans do best

Local communities, not top-down approaches, are solving the refugee crisis. 

Immigrants waving American flags after becoming U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Becoming citizens at the famed Dodger Stadium signaled so much more

This Dodgers co-owner wants to show how everyone benefits when America welcomes people who will contribute. He would know.

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