Ideas We Should Steal

A Time-Tested Citizen’s Action Guide

A New York Times columnist has compiled a list of effective citizen's action tactics from across the world to ensure that your voice is heard and effective

By Gillian McGoldrick

The Case for Universal Basic Income

In today's Solution of the Day, Ontario, Canada is providing basic income to offset the effects of the area's loss of manufacturing jobs.

By Saurav Upadhyay

A low-cost EpiPen to ward off Rising Healthcare Costs

In today's Solution of the Day, a Maine doctor devises an affordable alternative to the lifesaving drug, which has skyrocketed in price.

By Amanda Lien

Building Superhighways for Cyclists

In this Solution of the Day, Berlin is pushing for bicycle superhighways for a safer, cleaner city.

By Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian

Responding to Vacant Schools

In this Solution of the Week, we look to Kansas City, which involved the community in decisions about closed school buildings—with great success

By Amanda Lien

Protecting Climate Change Data from Trump

In today's Solution of the Day, the University of Pennsylvania has joined a project that saved thousands of climate datasets from disappearing under President Trump's administration.

By Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian
Ideas We Should Steal

Tackling Entrenched Corruption in Nigeria

In an effort to combat deep-rooted corruption, the Nigerian Ministry of Finance launched a whistleblowing program that incentivizes citizens who provide reliable information on corruption-related offenses

By Saurav Upadhyay
Ideas We Should Steal

Berlin’s Rent-Control Laws Stabilize Prices

The German capital's innovations in rent control could provide solutions to housing affordability crises in city's around the world

By Amanda Lien
Ideas We Should Steal

Decriminalizing Street Vending

Los Angeles City Council officials moved to decriminalize street vending, a move that could help keep undocumented immigrants from being deported

By Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian
Ideas We Should Steal

India’s Innovation in Mental Health Treatment

Nonprofit Sangath trains everyday people to be lay-counselors who can provide counseling services to those who do not have access to professionally trained mental health service providers

By Saurav Upadhyay