Feedback Labs | January 12, 2021 The past year brought about an unprecedented global pandemic, social unrest in the face of continued racial injustice, and economic hardships around the world. Barely into 2021, we’ve already seen challenges to our democracy here in the US grow more urgent even as these other crises remain. We continue to…
Eric Martin & Grace Anglin | January 11, 2021 Have you watched any popular Sundance films lately? If so, the Independent Television Service (ITVS) probably had some hand in it. They are the largest funder, presenter, and community engagement driver for documentary films made by diverse makers for public television. As leaders in this space,…
Melvin Bridgmon | January 6, 2021 The story of Outreach Chicago’s (OC) leader Melvin Bridgmon is a long and complicated one. Formerly, a homeless veteran for 15 years, he has suffered from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) for quite awhile. During the darkest moments of his life, it was the homeless intervention specialist that found…
Kyende Kinoti | December 11, 2020 A few years back I read All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks, who is a feminist theorist, writer, and academic. This book introduced me to the “love ethic”. The love ethic is a value that encourages dialogue, understanding, and interconnectedness between all living beings. It is…
Pavani Peri | December 8, 2020 Politicians want to understand their constituents. Often, they use surveys to figure out what voters think. But how do voters feel? Do certain policies or changes in their towns make them angry, happy, or anxious? Acta Solutions has a tool that can help politicians understand what is really on…
Chely Esguerra and Nisma Le Boul | December 2, 2020 In the conflict-affected countries where the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works, connectivity and access can be difficult. When COVID-19 hit earlier this year, ICRC worked quickly to ensure that they got useful information about the coronavirus to the people they serve. How…