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Even though one in four Americans is disabled, ableism is one of the few remaining socially accepted forms of discrimination. It’s time to change how society values people with disabilities and create an equitable and inclusive world for all disabled people ..read more

Many public health concerns (think: drug and alcohol use, smoking, sexual activity) use either a harm reduction or an abstinence strategy to improve health outcomes. In the U.S., there is often a partisan divide on which strategy is preferred. Progressives tend to prefer harm reduction, while conservatives often favor abstinence. This impacts what kids get taught in school, what programs get government funding, and how people seeking services are treated ..read more

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Generous people are proven to be healthier, happier, and more content with life. There are many ways to practice generosity from giving your money, time, knowledge, or kindness to others. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, you can make a difference ..read more

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Over 331 human rights defenders were killed in 2020 alone, with thousands more threatened, attacked, detained, and abused in other ways. But attacks are only part of the story. Human rights defenders courageously put themselves on the line to save our planet and to create a more just and equitable world for all ..read more

In our increasingly polarized and divided society, tolerance and civility can be hard to come by. While we need them both to progress as a society, they’re often misunderstood. In fact, calling someone intolerant or uncivil is sometimes used as a weapon to shut down intellectual exchange, civil discourse, and critical debate. This can make it hard to know when to promote tolerance — and when it’s ok to not tolerate the intolerable ..read more

Since the pandemic began, millions of Americans have fallen behind on rent or mortgage payments. Wage and job losses combined with surging rent and home prices to create the perfect storm. Nearly 7.7 million Americans are behind. Despite this, pandemic-related jobless benefits, renter protections, and a nationwide eviction moratorium came to an end in October 2021. As a result, eviction filings are surging across the country ..read more