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Stand Together helps changemakers tackle the root causes of our country's biggest problems. These are their stories, ideas, and advice.
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Lifelong learning might be the key to fulfilling work.
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Meet the founder with a plan to make working and learning at the same time a real possibility.
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Now in recovery, he’s teaching others how to deal with “life on life’s terms.”
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A coalition of scholars and policymakers are working on long-term economic solutions — together.
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Meet the founder with a plan to make working and learning at the same time a real possibility.
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Go inside the microschool where students with mental health challenges learn to belong.
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Education can — and should — be about a lot more than grades.
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Microschools are poised to improve how we educate future generations. Let’s make the most of it.
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A coalition of scholars and policymakers are working on long-term economic solutions — together.
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With the help of Americans for Prosperity, Christi Berrong-Barber learned her personal story has the power to make lasting change.
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In Pennsylvania, two mining towns are trying to recover from the economic turmoil created by Washington’s overregulation.
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Less restrictive licensing gives Americans the freedom they deserve to pursue meaningful and successful work.
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Now in recovery, he’s teaching others how to deal with “life on life’s terms.”
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The film, executive produced by Letitia Wright and Joe Knittig, CarePortal CEO, shows how communities strengthen families.
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On the anniversary of America’s founding, there is uncertainty about the future. Here’s what we can learn from the past.
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A lack of stable childhood relationships can lead to poverty, homelessness, and other societal issues.
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Lifelong learning might be the key to fulfilling work.
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Want to hire the most valuable talent at your organization? Here’s one approach that works.
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Why mid-career skills programs could be the way forward
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It’s hard to overstate how much soft skills can affect the trajectory of a person’s career.
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A veteran’s story of being guided by our founding principles
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In a ruling with far-reaching implications, government agencies can no longer enforce decisions not authorized by Congress.
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How justice that focuses on safer, faster resolution can be more effective — and better for the community — than punishment.
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This nonprofit law firm is protecting Americans’ civil liberties and restoring the balance of power.
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The MISSION Act was a huge win to empower veterans. But its execution by the VA has been lackluster.
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Edrys Leyva’s journey from escaping Cuba’s regime to Navy veteran and health care advocate.
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The Ukraine War is at an impasse. Here’s what you need to know.
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When Ian Robinson re-entered civilian life, service animals gave him purpose.
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Peer support may be the key to transforming mental health care. So far, it’s working for millions.
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States with CON laws have higher prices, fewer medical facilities, and inferior patient outcomes.
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Tanner Aliff is a policy and health expert transforming America's health care system. Here's how.
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Can community members support each other’s mental health? It already is, and it's closing a big gap.
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We already have a key to reducing violent crime, according to this former law enforcement officer turned leading policy researcher.
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The Frederick Douglass Project uses face-to-face conversations in prison to unlock possibilities for everyone.
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About half of people leaving prison or jail will return. These five nonprofits want to change that.
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The founder of End it for Good says the war on drugs has failed. Here’s why.
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Here's why users should moderate social platforms themselves.
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Protecting free speech online is vital. Free speech expert Jacob Mchangama shares how the U.S. can do that.
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Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott’s new book The Canceling of the American Mind dives into cancel culture’s origins and ways to fight it.
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Free speech is under attack. These organizations are pushing back.
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Welcome.US: Where every American gets to play a role in helping a refugee find their new community.
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Thanksgiving is celebrity chef Pati Jinich’s favorite American holiday. It’s easy to see why.
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Daniel Garza worked alongside his immigrant parents as farmworkers. He used that work ethic to rise to a position in the White House.
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