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Would You Dine in This Prison?
At the Clink, incarcerated chefs and waiters serve world-class cuisine to the public — and prepare for life on the outside.
Could a Citizens’ Assembly Help Fix Your Democracy?
Allowing randomly selected people to influence government policies has promise — and limitations.
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It grows everywhere and could help save the planet with every serving.
Africa’s Wikipedia Editors Are Changing How the World Sees Their Continent
A grassroots movement enlists Africans to write their own story on one of the world’s biggest websites.
‘Vaccine Altruists’ Are Finding Appointments for Strangers
For those who don’t have the time or computer savvy to scour the internet, a volunteer movement is emerging.
Its Streets Safer, Baltimore Will Stop Prosecuting Minor Crimes
An experiment started during the pandemic to reduce jail populations will continue indefinitely.
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Don’t Toss It, Fix It! Europe Is Guaranteeing Citizens the “Right to Repair”
The EU is restricting products designed to be unfixable, forcing companies to change their ways.
Vancouver Gave Homeless People $5,800. It Changed Their Lives.
A single infusion of cash helped recipients pay their rent, get to work — and put their lives back on track.
The Tiny-House Village That’s Changing Lives
Agape Village is a place where people find community, structure, stability — and a path to permanent housing.
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Free the Playgrounds!
Elaborate, over-programmed playgrounds increasingly dictate how kids should use them. Can a new type of playscape unwrite the script?
Singapore Shows What Serious Urban Farming Looks Like
In a city-state that imports 90% of its food, rooftop gardens are a matter of national food security.
Africa’s Wikipedia Editors Are Changing How the World Sees Their Continent
A grassroots movement enlists Africans to write their own story on one of the world’s biggest websites.
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