social entrepreneurship
Bitcoins and the future of the monetary system
Digital Money or bitcoins could be changing the way that people do business.
Women fight for better role after Egypt's revolution
Now that Hosni Mubarak has been pushed from power, women in Egypt want a bigger role in government. Some fear they'll be further marginalized.
Cleanup begins after tornado in Joplin, Missouri
116 people have been confirmed dead after a tornado ripped through the heart of Joplin, Missouri. The rescue efforts have been difficult.
Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner," on Afghanistan's refugees
The war in Afghanistan has displaced thousands of people from their homes, adding to the 43 million refugees around the world.
How to start an energy co-op
Ursula Sladek, winner of a 2011 Goldman Environmental Prize, helped her community buy a power grid and started a movement for environmental change.
From military veteran to humanitarian
Many veterans want to continue to serve after they've left the military, and some turn to humanitarian work to recover that sense of purpose.
Climate change activism goes Hollywood
Hollywood is taking activism beyond "An Inconvenient Truth" in hopes of creating a global, environmental movement against climate change.
The backlash against women and Egypt's revolution
In Egypt, forces are conspiring to stop the advancement of women's rights and the revolution, according to a leading Egyptian feminist.
Why Teach for America works
Twenty years after the program started, Teach for America is still producing teachers. The program could hold clues into how to improve the US education system in general.
Stopping sexual harassment in Egypt
Sexual harassment is a constant threat to women in Egypt. Now, some people are breaking the silence.
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