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Between 1929 and 1974, more than 7,600 North Carolinians were sterilized, sometimes without informed consent and frequently under coercion. The victims, poor men and women from around the state, were never compensated for losing the ability to conceive children. Nearly 40 years later, during a rancorous 2013 legislative session in which severe restrictions on abortion, voting rights and funding for public education were passed, the state got another chance to right one of its most shameful acts.

Innovate, Impact, Iterate. A podcast featuring changemakers building public goods and funding mechanisms. Presented by POTLOCK

Across the globe, practitioners are working to craft a more just and thriving world. Meanwhile, researchers are engaging in work fundamentally changing how we understand social dynamics. Unfortunately, there is not as much connection between these two spheres as there could be. The Social Science For Good Podcast aims to connect change agents and leaders to social science theories and research that might be relevant to their work in an accessible manner. Social Science for Public Good is a collaborative project of the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance and VT Publishing.

Focusing on work in higher education that aims to improve our world, Pursuing the Public Good is a new podcast from Teachers College, Columbia University. Teachers College President Thomas Bailey interviews scholars about how they are collaborating across disciplines and institutions to address crucial issues like teacher education, mental health and wellness, digital innovation, and sustainability.

Welcome to Public Cloud for Public Good, a bi-weekly newsletter and podcast focused on making the world a better place.Whether that’s making peoples lives better, building services in the public & third sectors or thinking about coding more sustainably.This podcast is hosted by Aerin Booth, a Cloud Sustainability Advocate based in the UK.We'll be talking to industry leaders about their experiences, the interesting things that they're working on and their tips and tricks on how we can live, code and build applications & services more sustainably.We will also be donating money to charitable ...

For the Good of the Public brings you daily news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we catch up on the news of the day together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life, for the good of the public. Learn more at www.ccpubliclife.org

What would it take for government to actually be good?Join The Geneva Institute for Leadership and Public Policy as we explore what it takes for government to function well, solve problems and make peoples lives a little bit better. Through thought provoking discussions with effective and compassionate government leaders and policy influencers from around the world, we hope to highlight what actually works and inspire leaders toward good governance.

What would it take for government to actually be good?Join The Geneva Institute for Leadership and Public Policy as we explore what it takes for government to function well, solve problems and make peoples lives a little bit better. Through thought provoking discussions with effective and compassionate government leaders and policy influencers from around the world, we hope to highlight what actually works and inspire leaders toward good governance.

Gardening in the El Paso Southwest has always been a challenge. Enthusiasts have to contend with a variety of problems: scarce annual rainfall, less-than-ideal soil composition, and extreme temperatures among others. But southwestern gardening aficionados always seem to find a way to keep our desert blooming, beautiful and fruitful.

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.

Join David Cory, the talented author of over 40 childrens books, as he brings to life another charming tale in the beloved Puss in Boots, Jr. series. Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Italian folklore, this enchanting story is crafted for young readers around the second-grade level and up, making it a delightful adventure for early readers. Dive into a world of whimsy and wonder with Puss and his friends—perfect for sparking imagination and joy! Summary by Larry Wilson.

Uniting LGBTQ youth, straight allies, and the power of media in advocacy for a less unjust world. LGBTQ issues seen from the rarely heard perspectives of LGBTQ youth and straight allies -- not by and for LGBTQ youth, but by LGBTQ youth and straight allies and for anyone who wants to better understand LGBTQ issues -- parents, grandparents, kids, relatives, straight, LGBTQ, or whatever! Updated on or about the 1st, 11th, and 21st of each month.

This book will explore whether we can successfully align our politics with climate science and the conditions under which it may be possible to act boldly. Canada’s WWII experience, Klein contends, provides a reminder that we have mobilized in common cause and retooled our economy in a few short years.

For the Good of the Public brings you daily news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we catch up on the news of the day together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life, for the good of the public. Every episode, you’ll learn from respected and influential leaders about some of the most pressing issues facing our society today, and consider what ...

The religious right taught America to misread the Bible. Christians have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. But people who have been hurt by the attacks of Christian nationalism can help us rediscover God's vision for faith in public life. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove explores how religious culture wars have misrepresented Christianity at the expense of the poor, and how listening to marginalized communities can help us hear God's call to love and justice in the world.

Asset manager mega-giants BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard have accumulated unprecedented levels of stock ownership in every major US company. Voting the shares they hold for clients allows these companies to force their own "environmental, social, and governance" or "ESG" agenda on the American corporate sector and, by extension, on all of us.

Economic growth is wrecking the planet. It's the engine driving climate change, pollution, and the shrinking of natural spaces. To save the environment, will we have to shrink the economy? Might this lead to a better society, helping us break free from an obsession with material wealth that only benefits the few? Alessio Terzi takes these questions as a starting point for a journey into the socioeconomic, evolutionary, and cultural origins of our need for growth.

The steady beating back of infant and child mortality is one of our greatest human achievements. Interweaving her own experiences as a medical student and doctor, Perri Klass pays tribute to groundbreaking women doctors like Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Mary Putnam Jacobi, and Josephine Baker, and to the nurses, public health advocates, and scientists who brought new approaches and scientific ideas about sanitation and vaccination to families.

Experience the raw, unfiltered voices of soldiers from various nationalities during the tumultuous years of 1914-1918. This podcast draws you into the intimate world of boys turned soldiers through their heartfelt letters home. Each letter is masterfully introduced with a brief background of the writer, allowing the listener to connect on a deeper level. Embrace the spirit of these letters as they echo the resilience and courage of the writers, proving that even in death, their voices carry on.