To have a better chance at long-term social impact, it's important for sharing economy advocates to emphasize social benefits of sharing over personal benefits, such as financial gain. Read more »
Reno was hit especially hard by the 2008 financial crisis and still suffers high unemployment. It's galvanizing the city, and "Renoites" staunchly refuse to let anyone go hungry. Read more »
The US government has used cooperative development to boost the rural economy for over 75 years. Now, with a new bill, that success can be applied to struggling urban areas. Read more »
The Institute For The Future has just launched a new game which has a social mission at its core. The Catalyze for Change game aims to find thousands of new pathways out of poverty -- and they're looking for people like you to play -- but it only lasts for 48 hours. Read more »
"Now Mom, I'm going to have you sit on the floor in front of the hearth. Sisters, can you sit on either side of your mom? Put your hand on her shoulder, there . . . that's it. Read more »
Sometimes I think we are the only family at the grocery store that buys collard greens and kale. We go through the line and, inevitably, the checker has to look up the code on her laminated cheat sheet. Read more »
Here’s a piece of information about myself I didn’t know before: never leave me alone with a pair of cuticle nippers while in a nervous mental state.
The other day, I published a piece for shareable.net about dumpster diving. Read more »
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