Special Reports

Today's a new day. It's your day. You shape it. Don't let it be shaped by someone else's ignorance or fear - Steve Maraboli

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The Art of Sharing the Wealth

The Art of Sharing the Wealth

Jun 25, 2019 - The world's richest African-American, Robert F. Smith may also be the most generous, and he's made making lives better an integral part of his personal success.

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The ACLU: Freely Giving Toward the Cause of Freedom

The ACLU: Freely Giving Toward the Cause of Freedom

Dec 19, 2018 - The Land of the Free wouldn't be so free without the ACLU, which for a century has zealously fought for the rights of all Americans⎯for free.

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Rick Steves: Using Travel to Better the World

Rick Steves: Using Travel to Better the World

Mar 13, 2018 - “Keep on travelin’,” he says at the end of most of his travelogues. But for Rick Steves, it’s a catchphrase that is no less about self-betterment than sightseeing. And he walks the walk.

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Changing the World Through Communication

Changing the World Through Communication

Dec 8, 2017 - The name "Annenberg" is forever linked to progressivism in public education. But a new generation of Annenbergs is creating a legacy of betterment that extends far beyond the classroom.

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The MaxLove Project Empowers the Parents of Cancer Kids

The MaxLove Project Empowers the Parents of Cancer Kids

Nov 7, 2017 - A child’s cancer diagnosis makes even the strongest parents feel helpless. But one mom and dad turned their struggle into purpose, and they’re helping others do the same.

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Yuri Milner: The Tech Billionaire Who Puts Science at Center Stage

Yuri Milner: The Tech Billionaire Who Puts Science at Center Stage

Aug 18, 2017 - He's somewhat reinvented tech investment strategies, but what this would-be physicist cares about most is the success of scientific endeavor. And he's putting his money where his mouth is.

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Michael Milken: From Robber-Baron to Do-Gooder

Michael Milken: From Robber-Baron to Do-Gooder

May 4, 2017 - With his checkered Wall Street past, Michael Milken may seem the unlikeliest of philanthropists. But he's also proven to be one of the best.

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Cure Violence: Treating Violence as a Sickness

Cure Violence: Treating Violence as a Sickness

Mar 22, 2017 - In medical terms, violence is not an epidemic. But Cure Violence believes violence is better understood and treated as if it were. And results suggest they just might be right.

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Californians for Safety & Justice: Changing the Paradigm

Californians for Safety & Justice: Changing the Paradigm

Dec 9, 2016 - After four decades of an incarceration paradigm that has drained state coffers and created so many problems, it's time for a holistic and nuanced approach.

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Toby Ord: Giving What He Can and Encouraging You to Do the Same

Toby Ord: Giving What He Can and Encouraging You to Do the Same

Aug 17, 2016 - Generosity is the right instinct, but not all giving is equally effective. Meet one man who's dedicated his life—including a significant portion of his modest income