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Policy vs. People: Series Introduction
Welcome to Policy vs. People, a series that cuts through the fog of political soundbites to ask one critical question: Who is this policy hurting? Every law, budget cut, and bureaucratic barrier has a human cost. And too often, the people impacted—especially those...
SOS: Stamp Out Silence & Help Us Send More Love Inside
If you've ever received a handwritten letter from someone in prison, you already know how powerful it can be. For people inside, mail isn't just a lifeline — it's evidence that someone cares. Stamps are especially costly and limited on the inside, so we buy them on...
Introducing Civics 101: What Everyone Should Know About How Their Government Works
We Have to Know the System, To Change the System We hear it all the time: "Vote! Get involved! Pay attention!" But most of us never got a basic education in how power actually works in this country. Who makes the rules? Who enforces them? Who can change them? And what...
Adopt an Inmate Interview Episode on “There’s Danger Here” Podcast
We were honored to join Leilani on her podcast, There's Danger Here for a deeply personal conversation about how Adopt an Inmate began — and why we continue this work. What started with a single phone call from jail has grown into a nationwide movement of connection,...
Let Them Draw: What Envelope Art Can Teach Us About Connection
A woman who processes billing envelopes for a health system isn't the most obvious person to spark an emotional reaction. But Emily Margolis, an accounting clerk for MJHS Health System, does exactly that. With a pen and a little spare time, she transforms bland white...
We Need A Small (free) Favor
Franz Bakery is awarding $5,000 grants to five nonprofits, and your nomination could help us win! We love Franz Bakery not just for their bread, but also for giving back to their community. Their generosity helps small, grassroots organizations...