#social-change

#social-change

Every generation believes it is living through the most dangerous, most consequential moment in history. Public policymakers call this presentism or presentism bias: our tendency to overestimate the singularity and existential weight of our own time. Psychologists would focus more on availability heuristics and recency bias: information that is most easily recalled, and more recent events tend to seem most important.

"The Black church is one of the oldest institutions created by African Americans, and it is a living testament to the achievements, resiliency and enduring contributions of Black people to American history and culture."

Punk style democratised rebellion for the working-class youth who felt abandoned by mainstream society, using a DIY aesthetic with safety pins as jewellery and torn clothing.

Huston Smith discusses the family as a vital institution during Cold War tensions and technological change, interviewing Margaret Mead and Bertram Beck for their insights.

The urgent work of survival often edges out space for strategic visioning, but if nonprofits and activists are to thrive, they must dream different ways of living.

"The photographs Nick Hedges made during this time were used in a national housing campaign that would have a profound effect on the British public and help to make the case for a change in the law."

As is the case with many strange odysseys, this all started during tax season. After using an accountant for my entire adult life, this year I let myself be convinced that, given that I have one job and negligible freelance income, I was overpaying for bespoke service when TurboTax would suffice.

The point of doctorates is about how you make a contribution to learning. That's the point of it. And if you're doing a doctorate, that's saying the same thing or using the same data sets or the same research part ... that's a problem.

Despite being a significant economic force, nonprofits maintain a weak position in political advocacy, limiting their potential for meaningful social change, particularly as we approach the 2024 election.

With nearly 60% of Sierra Leone's rural population living in poverty, commercial riding offers income to hundreds of thousands – nearly all of them men.

VOA highlights America's significant attitude shift towards cannabis, emphasizing its transition to a mainstream issue with broad social acceptance and political consensus.

Chaz Ebert stated, "It's a true privilege to be part of the ILLUMINATE Film Festival's micro-short film contest, celebrating the Oneness of Humanity."

The combination of low economic growth, political dissatisfaction, and global unrest depicts a concerning picture of today's world, leading to potential instability.

Social Change Fund United is launching the Visionary Ventures Program to help L.A. small business owners recover from wildfires through resources, education, and capital.