A subculture is emerging that claims empathy is “progressive,” “sinful,” and “parasitic.” What can aspiring helpers do to outlast the fad?
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Too many Americans think they can’t—or won’t—do anything about racism. Melanie Hood-Wilson is building communities to help reach them.
Apathy and isolation define many modern neighborhoods. David Burton counters that socially engaged neighborhoods are better for everyone.
As Laura Hale says, helping others “is a relay race. […] Focus on your part of the race.”
Heard of the loneliness epidemic? It’s not what it seems. Sociologist Dr. Claude S. Fischer describes our long history of loneliness scares.
Those experiencing homelessness are too often forgotten about. Rev. Charlotte Cramer works to meet them where they are and unite us with them.
People with disabilities have much to offer society. Dr. Andrew Marcum directs Disability Studies at CUNY to help us see their potential.
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Trust Among Americans Isn’t Over Yet
Only 1 in 4 Americans now agree that most people can be trusted. What has caused the decline of trust and what can be done about it?
Vanessa Elias began throwing block parties in her hometown to bring her community back together. Now she’s teaching others how to do the same.
Barb Seaman helps a local organization in Washington state repair the social damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear the inspiring story.