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Seeing Things as They Could Be, Not as They Are

This past summer, I went on an epic train journey across America in the inspired company of 24 pioneering millennials. With the help of the GOOD community and about 1,000 individuals, they had crowdfunded their way on board with innovative projects focused on some our nation’s greatest challenges

How Satisfied are Americans with Government Response?

Americans rely on the federal government to intercede in and solve the problems we face as a nation. But public opinion about how well the...

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Mapping Corporate America: A State by State Vision of Branding

Artist Steve Lovelace has created a map of "The Corporate States of America."

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The Five Most Clever Redesigns of the Stars and Stripes

June 14 marks the day the flag was adopted in the United States, in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

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Permaculturalists and a Buddhist Monk Are Walking the Keystone XL Pipeline

The construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline’s southern leg is underway in Oklahoma and Texas. Depending on your worldview, extracting oil is...

The United Names of America

This infographic is a collaboration between GOOD and Kate Slovin. Many cities in America share the same names, including street names. Most...

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[UPDATE] Your Neighborday Toolkit is Here

Introducing a holiday to people you barely know is easier said than done. Regardless of what you think of the people living in your...

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This Community-Built Sailing Barge Aims to Bring Produce From Champlain to NYC

Imagine boarding a flat-bottomed sailing barge for a 300-mile voyage from the shores of Lake Champlain to New York harbor. The hold is laden...

Infographic: Do You Know Your Neighbor?

Being neighborly isn't just giving a smile and nod to your neighbors when you see them on the street. It's a way of life—a way to build a real...

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Infographic: How American Firearms Propel Mexico's Gang Violence

Since late 2006, when former Mexican president Felipe Calderón came to power and launched his offensive against drug traffickers, close to...

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American Dreamers: 56 Dreams for a Brighter Future

American Dreamers is a new and growing collection of dreams for the future.

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Project: Design the Ultimate American Sandwich

What's the most American sandwich of all? Design a new sammy to rep the USA.

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Follow Their Lead? Most Chinese Believe Their Students Are Overworked

In China, where suicide is the leading cause of death among young people, 68 percent of adults say kids are overworked.