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Libraries Are Beacons of Credible Information in the Age of Fake News

As credible sources of information are cut off in the United States, from lost newspapers to deleted government data, the nation’s public libraries play a crucial role in educating the public and serving communities. But budget cuts threaten their mission.

Tina Casey

August 28

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Brands Taking Stands

While Mainstream Media Was Sleeping, Citizen Journalists Were Still Watching ICE

Frequent contradictions between witness testimony, video evidence, and official accounts underscores the powerful role of citizen journalists in making the truth about violent ICE interactions known to the public.

Tina Casey

July 17

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Climate Philanthropists Enable Local Communities to Own Their Futures

Though they work in different areas, the Honnold Foundation and Blue Ventures share the same conviction: Local communities should be empowered to envision, design and own investments in a more sustainable future. Both nonprofits have scaled their efforts to reach more communities with support from the Everpure Foundation.

Amy Brown

July 13

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Brands Taking Stands

Follow The Money: New Voting Rights Campaign Targets College Sports Revenue

A new campaign spearheaded by the NAACP reminds athletes, fans and the general public that schools in vote-restricting states depend on Black athletes to keep their programs competitive — and keep millions of dollars flowing into their coffers.

Tina Casey

May 28

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Brands Taking Stands

What the Return of ACT UP Can Teach No Kings Protesters About Sustaining a Movement

No Kings has organized millions, but protest marches are only part of a grassroots movement. The 1980s organization ACT UP New York offers a powerful example of how to follow marches with the sustained pressure and direct action needed to truly influence change.

Tina Casey

April 2

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Brands Taking Stands

At the Height of NCAA March Madness, Activists Pressure Charter Airlines on Deportation Flights

U.S. immigration authorities are using so many charter planes that university teams playing in March Madness are competing with the government for bookings. The surrounding discourse puts pressure on the companies profiting from escalated immigration activity.

Tina Casey

March 25

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Brands Taking Stands

When Boycotts Work: Corporate Cowardice and Cultural Backlash

Political scientists who study authoritarian governments cite cultural repression as a key tactic for reaching and holding power. U.S. President Donald Trump is clearly failing in that regard.

Tina Casey

February 4

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Opinion: What Climate Professionals Must Learn from California’s Disclosure Rule Setback

Enforcement of a California law requiring large companies to disclose their climate-related risks was put on pause this month. Why? Free speech.

Charles Orgbon III

December 19, 2025

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The Long View: 20 Years of Sustainability in Motion

20 Years Older, Any Wiser?

As TriplePundit marks 20 years as a newsroom, we’re taking a look back at how the sustainability space has grown and changed — with an eye toward the progress we made, what we learned, and why on earth we can’t do it more often.

Mary Mazzoni

November 5, 2025

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As Medicaid Cuts Loom, Here’s What’s at Stake for Families

The president of the nonprofit End Poverty in California speaks with Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, executive director of Children's Healthwatch, about the challenges Medicaid cuts pose for children and families and the power of advocacy.

Devon Gray

October 16, 2025

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This Nigerian Lab is Farming Without Soil to Rethink Food Security

In Awowo, Nigeria, a youth-led experiment in soilless farming is training thousands, slashing water use and reimagining agriculture for a climate-stressed future.

Abdullahi Jimoh

October 14, 2025

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America is Losing Its Next Generation of Scholars Before They Even Get Their Start

As universities across the country face federal funding freezes and legal action, aspiring researchers are contemplating their futures.

Charles Orgbon III

September 30, 2025

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What If Crisis Organizations Got Youth Engagement Completely Wrong?

The Trevor Project launched an experiment and discovered something unexpected: Young people trusted them more when they appeared “innovative and forward-thinking” than when they emphasized being “helpful.”

Josh Weaver

August 28, 2025

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The Fund Working to Diversify American Politics

The New American Leaders Action Fund is building a movement, encouraging immigrants and young people to get involved in politics at every level.

Nicole Froio

August 25, 2025

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Fighting for America’s Moral Mandate: A Call-to-Action From a Young Climate Leader

In the past six months, the Donald Trump administration has made staff, program, and budget cuts that leave rural, coastal, and frontline communities vulnerable. But communities aren’t giving up on their vision for a cleaner, greener country.

Cameron Oglesby

August 7, 2025

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Reimagining Home: What California’s Housing Crisis Reveals About Power and Policy

The president of the nonprofit End Poverty in California speaks with Jessica Nowlan of the business incubator Reimagine Freedom about myths and misunderstandings around the housing crisis and why the story of poverty in the United States cannot be told without discussing housing and homelessness.

Devon Gray

July 15, 2025

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The Solutions Effect

Do Sustainability Conversations Have to Be Divisive?

There's been a notable shift in social impact and sustainability communications in the United States, but that doesn't mean the conversation has ceased. Here's how people are opening up new dialogues about the issues we face right now.

Taylor Haelterman

May 30, 2025

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Corporate Sustainability Isn't Backing Down, But Was It Really Bold Enough in the First Place?

Regardless of what's happening on the federal level, corporate sustainability remains a business advantage, and companies are still largely progressing toward their climate goals. But there's room for bigger commitments that prompt more action.

Aiyana Bodi

May 15, 2025

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What the Trust?: What It Takes To Earn — and Keep — Public Trust Today

Beyond politics, getting back to business basics can help leaders with a mind toward making a positive impact on communities and the environment find their way through murky waters to regain and maintain public trust, said John Harper and Noa Gafni of FSG.

Mary Mazzoni

April 2, 2025

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Brands Taking Stands

Gen Z is Looking for Purpose at Work: Will They Find It?

We explored these questions and more with Net Impact CEO Karen Johns in the latest edition of "What the...?," a new video series co-hosted by TriplePundit and our parent company 3BL to dive into the big questions on business leaders' minds as the incoming U.S. administration throws shakeups across the impact space.

Mary Mazzoni

March 19, 2025

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AI for Good: How Dataminr is Transforming Humanitarian Assistance

Dataminr's AI for Good program helps social impact organizations and UN agencies use artificial intelligence to strengthen humanitarian efforts and stay ahead of crises. In some cases, that means creating custom AI tools.

Abha Malpani Naismith

March 14, 2025

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'People Need to Know You Exist:' Supporting Nonprofits With Airtime

NBCUniversal takes a different approach to helping nonprofits build financial stability. The media company's Creative Impact Lab helps organizations create content that showcases their impact to air on platforms like Telemundo and Peacock.

Rasha Rehman

March 11, 2025

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Brands Taking Stands

What the World Needs Now is Climate Optimism, Says This Lifelong Advocate

Even as the Donald Trump administration moves to roll back U.S. climate policies, Daniel Blackman and Renaissance94 look to gather unlikely allies around "the rational middle" — where ideological differences and political disputes are put to the side to identify areas of mutual opportunity around issues like climate resilience and community development.

Mary Mazzoni

March 5, 2025

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'Climate Reality Check' Challenges Representation of Climate Change in Hollywood

Only one film nominated for an Oscar this year references climate change and deals with it appropriately, according to a new report that uses a riff on the Bechdel test to evaluate how the issue is represented on screen.

Nicole Froio

February 28, 2025

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Brands Taking Stands

Do People Still Want to Read About Sustainability?

With audiences already drained by the incessant drumbeat of the 24-hour news cycle, we can't help but wonder: Do people still want to read about sustainability? 

Mary Mazzoni

January 22, 2025

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Stories From the Frontline: Climate Activists Making a Difference

Faces of the Frontline: New Photojournalism Campaign Makes Climate Action Real

Dream.Org's new Make It Real series uses the power of storytelling to bridge the gap between the enormousness of the climate crisis and the real people who dedicate their lives to solutions. Doing so helps secure much-needed funding for climate equity work.

Riya Anne Polcastro

January 10, 2025

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How Hip Hop Caucus Strengthens Its Activism Through Storytelling

Hip Hop Caucus builds on the tradition of artists using storytelling bridge the gap between data and engagement, creating community and promoting activism along the way.

Riya Anne Polcastro

January 2, 2025

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Advancing Water Equity With Creativity and Collective Action

Equitable access to social and educational resources is essential to harness the creativity necessary to solve social and environmental challenges, including the protection and promotion of clean drinking water. That's why the Swarovski Foundation emphasizes education, career growth and creative problem solving in its programs.

Riya Anne Polcastro

December 26, 2024

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The Solutions Effect

Solutions That Sparked Your Interest: Our Most-Read Solutions Series Stories of 2024

In our first full year as a solutions journalism publication, we covered apps that reduce food waste, social and environmental protections in the mining industry, organizations empowering immigrant communities for climate justice, and so much more. Let’s wrap up the year with some of the stories you loved the most.

Taylor Haelterman

December 20, 2024

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Values in Action: Leveraging Sport to Support Communities

‘Doing the Baja Thing’: Off-Road Racer Rallies Adventurers in Support of a Good Cause

Organized by off-road racing pioneer Cameron Steele, the annual Baja Beach Bash aims to share the love for riding in the Baja California peninsula of northwest Mexico with motocross enthusiasts from around the world while raising millions for local kids.

Gary E. Frank

December 16, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

2024 in Focus: Our Most-Read Brands Taking Stands Stories of the Year

From backtracking to social advocacy, clean tech advancements to game-changing legislation, these are the stories you loved most this year. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 11, 2024

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A New Kind of Corporate Giving Gives Employees a Say

Phin is reinventing corporate donations, putting the decision making in the hands of employees and integrating philanthropy into the core of the business. As more people look to work for companies that align with their values, more thoughtful philanthropy has the added benefits of attracting talent and boosting retention.

Amy Brown

December 3, 2024

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Values in Action: Leveraging Sport to Support Communities

Re-connecting Veterans with Their Communities, One Motorcycle at a Time

A new video series follows former U.S. Army airborne infantryman Ian Refugio as he returns to his love of riding after Full Throttle Energy enlisted renowned design duo Al Raposo and Taylor Schultz to restore a vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle fit for a hero.

Tina Casey

November 26, 2024

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This Partnership Gives Hungry Seniors and Pets the Food They Need

Food insecurity effects every member of a family, including pets. Meals on Wheels America and PetSmart Charities are teaming up to provide seniors with pet food alongside their typical meal deliveries.

Nicole Froio

November 12, 2024

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The Solutions Effect

What News Audiences Really Want

Audiences say the news industry does a good job of updating and educating them, but they want more stories with diverse perspectives, stories they haven’t heard of before and stories that give them hope. The user needs model helps news organizations find and fill these gaps.

Taylor Haelterman

October 31, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

How U.S. Business Leaders Are Making Their Voices Heard Ahead of the Election

With the United States election mere days away, we spoke with advocates and business leaders to learn more about what they've done to prepare and what's next for them.

Mary Mazzoni

October 30, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

The Time Off to Vote Movement is Growing, But Obstacles Remain

The long lines at early voting locations across the U.S. are a highly visible reminder that many voters need to excuse themselves from work for hours at a time just to cast their ballots. Employers can help to resolve the problem by offering paid time off, but barriers to the ballot box remain.

Tina Casey

October 23, 2024

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17-Year Partnership Between Subaru and the ASPCA Has Helped Over 134,000 Pets

As the largest corporate sponsor of the ASPCA, Subaru has donated more than $38 million to the organization throughout their partnership and helped to treat, transport, rescue, and home more than 134,000 animals across the United States. 

Ellen Delisio

October 22, 2024

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How "The More You Know" Campaign Stays Relevant 35 Years Later

NBCUniversal's "The More You Know" public service announcements are a long-time television staple. As a new set of messages rolls out for its 35th year, the series is paying attention to important social issues and adapting to meet audiences where they are at.

Gary E. Frank

October 18, 2024

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Locally-Driven African Innovation is Bridging Gaps to Accessible Healthcare for Millions

Africa’s healthcare systems stand at a pivotal crossroad, and local healthtech innovators are addressing the urgent need for new solutions to boost healthcare access.

Remi Adeseun and Yomi Kazeem

October 17, 2024

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Why Researchers are Reinventing the Toilet

The self-contained Generation Two Reinvented Toilet (G2RT) breaks down waste on-site, so it doesn’t need plumbing to connect it to water or sewage. It was designed to address equity issues surrounding sanitation and improve public health.

Riya Anne Polcastro

October 15, 2024

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Smart Girls Uganda Helps Young Women Overcome Barriers to Education

Research shows that lack of access to menstruation products and facilities is a major reason girls drop out of school. Not only is Smart Girls Uganda addressing that issue, but it's also providing education opportunities for in-demand technology careers.

Riya Anne Polcastro

September 26, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

U.S. Publishers Push Back Against Book Bans

Last week, a group of leading U.S. publishers launched a lawsuit challenging book bans in Florida and appealing for a restoration of professional standards and evidence-based decision-making in state law.

Tina Casey

September 4, 2024

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Subaru and AdoptAClassroom.org to Support Over 750,000 Students Across the U.S.

U.S. teachers are spending more of their own money than ever before to meet an overwhelming need for even basic school supplies like paper and pencils. Over the past four years, Subaru of America has partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to help reduce this financial burden.

Abha Malpani Naismith

September 3, 2024

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More Than Socks: How a Knit Manufacturer is Changing Lives with Second Chances

FutureStitch's second chance hiring program includes skills training and support that helps justice-impacted individuals thrive, not just survive, after their release from prison. As a result, the program has a 0% recidivism rate and 90% retention rate.

Riya Anne Polcastro

August 15, 2024

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Values in Action: Leveraging Sport to Support Communities

‘It Takes a Team.’ How Action Sports Empower Combat Veterans When They Return Home

Even after serving in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, Nick Hamm still answers the call of duty. The call he answers today is not to take arms, but instead to help fellow veterans readjust to civilian life after experiencing combat.

Gary E. Frank

August 12, 2024

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Reading Glasses Increase Earnings in Low-Income Communities

Participants in a new VisionSpring study experienced an increased sense of independence, returned to work and boosted their incomes after receiving reading glasses. "It’s not about the glasses, it’s about everything that comes afterwards," the organization's CEO, Ella Gudwin, told us.

Gary E. Frank

August 9, 2024

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The Solutions Effect

Let’s Talk About Failure

Stories about failure might be just what news-fatigued audiences need right now — if they're written with useful insights in mind.

Taylor Haelterman

July 30, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

This Program Helps B Corps Dismantle Racism

B Lab's Racial Equity Impact Improvement Program looks to educate leaders about racism, its historical context in the U.S. and Canada, and how B Corps can leverage their businesses to dismantle discriminatory systems piece by piece.

Mary Mazzoni

July 24, 2024

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Empowering Immigrant Communities For Climate Justice

Advocacy Isn't Optional for Immigrant Communities on the Front Lines of Climate Change

The government was slow to act when a levee failure flooded a California community that is home to a majority immigrant population. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles stepped up to help them advocate for disaster recovery. Over a year later, they're still waiting for the promised funds to be allocated.

Riya Anne Polcastro

July 23, 2024

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How a Tech Accelerator is Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Good

The nonprofit accelerator Fast Forward is supporting startups that use artificial intelligence (AI) to build solutions for global issues like poverty, healthcare inequity, education disparities and environmental injustice through its AI for Humanity initiative.

Abha Malpani Naismith

July 9, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

New Business-Led Pledge Calls on U.S. Political Candidates to Support Election Integrity

A new business-led pledge may test the limits of corporate backing for lawmakers who fail to support election integrity. Signed by top U.S. executives, the Federal Candidate Pledge to Respect Elections calls on candidates to commit to defend voting rights and a peaceful transfer of power.

Tina Casey

July 3, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

Taking a Stand Against Gun Violence Pays Off for Dick’s Sporting Goods

Dick’s Sporting Goods has faced criticism and calls for a boycott since it started scaling back the sale of guns and ammunition in 2012. Still, the company continues to respond to public concerns and take a stand against gun violence.

Tina Casey

June 19, 2024

Voices for Change

3 Ways Images Can Help You Tell Your ESG Story

Many companies downplay their ESG efforts out of fear their communications will be labeled as greenwashing, but consumers believe these efforts are important. Getty Images' Samuel Malave Jr. offers advice on how to use images to authentically communicate sustainability commitments and reach more consumers. 

Mary Riddle

June 14, 2024

Voices for Change

Empowerment Avenue Helps Incarcerated Writers Get Their Work Published

Creatives who were incarcerated at San Quentin prison started Empowerment Avenue to give writers and artists who are incarcerated the support necessary to get their work featured in outside publications and secure fair pay.

Michelle Erdenesanaa

May 23, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

Should Employers Prepare For a Summer of Protests?

Summer jobs and student internships have been rites of passage for generations. But this summer could pose unique challenges for employers as some analysts anticipate the string of protests at colleges and universities will spread to office buildings and corporate campuses. 

Tina Casey

May 15, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

Inside TelevisaUnivision's Media Blitz to Drive Voter Registration

Spanish for "Vote With Me," the Vota Conmigo campaign focuses on providing essential election information to Hispanic and Latino voters. It reached 770 million media impressions and registered 1.3 million new voters ahead of the 2020 election, and it's just getting started.

Mary Mazzoni

May 15, 2024

Voices for Change

Can Young People's Faith in Democracy Be Restored?

Young people are growing disenfranchised with democracy, increasingly viewing the efforts of global leaders as incapable of addressing the issues that matter most to them. How can we restore faith in a system that has failed young people and their concerns? 

Ella Robertson McKay

May 14, 2024

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The Solutions Effect

Is Joy Newsworthy?

Adding joy to the criteria journalists use to decide which stories to cover could improve our relationship with the news and our view of the world.

Taylor Haelterman

April 29, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

Nonpartisan Ways Brands Can Support Free and Fair Elections in the U.S.

Standing up for basic tenets of democracy — such as the right to vote without interference and have that vote be counted — is not partisan. And business leaders don't need to back a candidate or make a political statement in order to get involved.

Mary Mazzoni

April 24, 2024

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DEI Isn't the Enemy: It Helps Organizations Navigate Conflict and Change

Knowing what to say about complex and emotionally charged global events is uncomfortable territory for business leaders. Investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives can help.

Elizabeth Curwen

April 2, 2024

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The Solutions Effect

Solutions Storytelling Isn’t Only For Journalists

Journalism, cookbooks and video games are just some of the ways people are using solutions storytelling to tackle tough problems.

Taylor Haelterman

March 28, 2024

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Subaru and Make-A-Wish Create Joyous Memories for Families

Children’s greatest wishes are coming true in the Chicago suburbs. From family vacations to bedroom makeovers, Autobarn Subaru of Countryside and Make-A-Wish Illinois are helping to create irreplaceable experiences for critically ill children and their families.

Ellen Delisio

March 14, 2024

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The Solutions Effect

These Journalists Are Making It Easier to Read About Difficult Things

As news avoidance hovers around an all-time high, some journalists are covering the most pressing societal issues in a way that encourages agency and hope.

Taylor Haelterman

February 29, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

All the Brands That Took Stands With Their 2024 Super Bowl Ads

While standard product features with a side of comedy dominated the airwaves at Super Bowl LVII, a number of brands opted to raise awareness for a bigger message.

Mary Mazzoni

February 14, 2024

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I'm An Environmental Journalist, And These Are the Sustainable Living Choices That Made My Life Better

Sustainability writers are often tasked with answering the question, "where is the impact?" When it comes to sustainable living, the impact is felt in the daily life of the person practicing it. Here are some of the ways it's added to my enjoyment of life.

Tina Casey

February 13, 2024

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Why It’s Hard to Discuss Race At Work (and How to Make It Easier)

Talking about race at work often devolves into defensiveness that invalidates people of color and their perspectives. To have productive conversations, you should arrive capable of managing your own feelings while accepting hard truths about yourself, this diversity and inclusion expert recommends.

Fatimah Gilliam

February 9, 2024

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As Bali Chokes in Plastic Waste, Surfers Should Be Part of the Solution

Scroll idly through Instagram’s explore page and it won’t be long before you encounter an influencer’s trip to Bali. They paint a paradisiacal vision, but if you walk down those beaches yourself, the stark reality of plastic debris intermingled with the sand quickly shatters the illusion so carefully cultivated for your digital consumption. 

Emma Bukowski

February 6, 2024

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Nonprofit Builders are Pivotal in Pioneering AI for the Public Good

Nonprofit builders are at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that advance the public good. Helping students with their resumes, trialing generic drugs to treat cancer, and improving livelihoods for rural farmers are among the missions nonprofits are pursuing with help from AI.

Kevin Barenblat

February 2, 2024

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Brands Taking Stands

Book Bans and ESG Backlash: Top Issues Brands Must Address in 2024

Along with another critical year in the fight against climate change, these issues are sure to be at the forefront for brands as we head into the new year. 

Mary Mazzoni

January 24, 2024

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Solving the Caregiving Crisis is a Collective Endeavor

The U.S. faces a caregiving crisis of immense proportion. Support for the care workforce is severely lacking while America enters an elder boom, with all baby boomers turning 65 or older by 2030. It doesn’t have to be this way. Solutions for creating a care economy that works for everyone exist today.

Amy Brown

December 26, 2023

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Stronger Together: Corporate Partnership Puts the ‘Wheels’ in Meals on Wheels

With inflation and high food costs, corporate partnerships are more important than ever to help sustain social programs that benefit vulnerable populations, such as the senior nutrition and outreach service Meals on Wheels.

Riya Anne Polcastro

December 19, 2023