The Color of Money
In 1863, the black community owned less than one percent of total U.S. wealth. Today, that number has barely budged.
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The End of Loyalty
In his new book, The End of Loyalty, Rick Wartzman chronicles the erosion of the relationship between American companies and their workers.
New America’s Mapping Financial Opportunity Project Wins Data Visualization Award
Mapping Financial Opportunity received a 2017 APDU Data Viz Award for exceptional analysis and visualization of public data.
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
We talked with the leaders of Abacus Federal Saving Bank, the only U.S bank to face criminal charges following the 2008 financial crisis.
Film As Catalyst for Innovation in Urban Planning
The seventh in a series of blog posts by #RiseLocal speakers writing about inspiring examples of local innovation.
The Role Model Effect
A blog series spotlighting leaders beyond stereotypically gendered roles.
Next-Generation Democracy
The sixth in a series of blog posts by #RiseLocal speakers writing about inspiring examples of local innovation.
Trans Youth
A more complex question is emerging about how early the medical transition begins for trans kids.
Women Advocating for Women: Claire Wasserman
The Role Model Effect Vol. III
Step
A new documentary that follows the trials and triumphs of three Baltimore seniors and their step team
Trans Women Driving The Conversation: Sarah McBride
Meet Sarah McBride, the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign.
The New American Tech Founder
The fifth in a series of blog posts by #RiseLocal speakers writing about inspiring examples of local innovation.
A Mobile Application to Secure Land Tenure
Data collection apps make cheap, crowdsourced data collection more feasible than ever—but how does that translate to developing countries?
Women in Politics: Jennifer L. Lawless
Meet Jennifer Lawless, a professor of government and Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University.