Topic: Ideas We Should Steal
Protecting Women From Gun Violence
Washington became the first state in the country to alert women when their abusers try to buy a gun. It’s one of many ways we could do more to keep them safe
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyUrban Food Forest
Seattle’s Beacon Forest provides free native edibles to anyone in the city. Could the soda tax make it possible for a Philly group to do the same here?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyTexas Collaborative Calls for Response to Mental Health Crises
In today's Solution of the Day, a collaborative offers a solution that would divert people with mental illnesses from receiving prison sentences by helping them seek treatment
By Amanda LienAddressing Globalization’s Shortfalls
After finally recognizing the shortcomings of globalization, the World Bank, IMF and WTO propose solutions to problems caused by globalization and trade
By Saurav UpadhyaySuburbs Reducing Car Dependence
In today's Solution of the Day, Paris looks to transform a high-traffic boulevard to reduce pollution and bring residents closer together
By Natalia Sanchez-NigolianCommunity Organization Leads to Power
In today's Solution of the Day, an activist and author teaches communities how to organize for political power.
By Amanda LienPutting Panhandlers to Work in Portland
In this Solution of the Day, instead of taking punitive measures, the city of Portland, Maine hires panhandlers to clean its parks
By Saurav UpadhyayRun for Local Office to Make Big Change
In today's Solution of the Day, a former protest organizer says to ditch the picket signs for real change.
By Amanda LienX Games Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign
In this Solution of the Day, extreme sport athletes take on all forms of bullying.
By Natalia Sanchez-NigolianCombating Youth Poverty Through Jobs Program
In this Solutions of the Day, Nashville borrows a successful jobs program from Boston for youth in poverty to help the struggling demographic.
By Saurav Upadhyay