Topic: 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 McGoldrickThe 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 UpadhyayA 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 LienBuilding Superhighways for Cyclists
In this Solution of the Day, Berlin is pushing for bicycle superhighways for a safer, cleaner city.
By Natalia Sanchez-NigolianResponding 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 LienProtecting 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-NigolianTackling 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 UpadhyayBerlin’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 LienDecriminalizing 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-NigolianIndia’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