Culture

Why harmony with nature is a myth
Slowing growth and limiting development isn’t living in harmony with nature—it is surrendering in a battle.
How the internet changed news, according to The Onion
Freethink spoke to Onion staffers about parodying news from the print era into the digital age.
Animation may be entering a new renaissance. Here’s why.
Popular animated films have been rendered in an increasingly realistic style recently. Here’s where animation is heading in the future.
These hero pups are helping veterans and prisoners heal
Series| Catalysts
Could this be the future of foster care?
In partnership with Stand Together
Who will save your parent’s life story?
Veterans to the rescue
A day in the life of a 'violence interruptor'
24 years for a crime he didn’t commit
How to teach kids to read in as little as 50 days
In partnership with Skoll Foundation
How San Francisco residents saved local businesses
This fearless principal used UFC & skateboards to save a failing school
Series| Catalysts
Can the apartment industry help solve homelessness?
In partnership with Stand Together