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Stories about the builders and pioneers solving our national challenges.

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August 26, 2019

These Austin Tiny Homes Could House 40% of the City’s Chronically Homeless Population

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August 26, 2019

It’s 2019 and We Still Don’t Have Gender Equality. These 8 Groups Are Fighting to Change That

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August 23, 2019

Can Democrats and Republicans Understand Each Other? It Starts With Getting Off Twitter

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August 19, 2019

One Mayor Transformed His Town Into the ‘City of Kindness’ — and Inspired Over 1 Million Kind Acts

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August 15, 2019

This Lunch Lady Quit Her Job After She Had to Take a Student’s Lunch Away

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August 14, 2019

Schools Are Shaming Kids Who Can’t Afford Lunch, but There Are Ways to Stop It

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