24 years for a crime he didn’t commit
When a prisoner serving a life sentence is suddenly found to be innocent, it often makes national news. But what happens after the cameras go away?
This former wall street felon is helping ex-cons find jobs
Doing prison time changed this Wall Street trader’s life. Now he’s helping others get jobs after prison – and stay out for good.
Can a new breed of prosecutor reform our broken system?
Prosecutors are afforded a wide array of discretion within the criminal justice system and wielding that discretion appropriately could mean ending America’s mass incarceration problem.
How to hold police accountable
The Invisible Institute is making Chicago police complaints easily available to the public—and is helping hold police accountable.
Why the 6th most dangerous city is turning to community policing
Police departments around the country are increasingly looking at community policing programs as a tool to help reestablish trust in the communities they serve.
Freethink's 2019 Criminal Justice Week
Join us as we go inside the criminal justice reform movement for an up close look at the people trying to fix our broken system.
How to teach kids to read in as little as 50 days
1 in 10 people in the world today are illiterate. This program teaches people to read in as little as 50 days.
How San Francisco residents saved local businesses
An indie book store went from struggling to thriving with a new business model. Is it the future of retail?
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A game-changer for chronic homelessness
He turned a food truck for the homeless into a thriving 51-acre community.
This fearless principal used UFC & skateboards to save a failing school
How one relentless, unconventional principal rallied an underdog school.
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Can the apartment industry help solve homelessness?
Meet the innovative group connecting people with housing — and a job that can pay for it.
Breaking abuse victims’ financial handcuffs
This amazing organization is doing whatever it takes to help domestic violence victims survive on their own.
How a smartphone can detect a deadly disease, without a lab, for free
This app tests for anemia, and it’s nearly as good as the gold-standard lab test.
An app to help prevent suicide
Meet the teens who built the notOK App: a “panic button” for people who need help.
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Introducing Catalysts
It’s time to change how we make change. Join us as we meet inspiring social entrepreneurs who are exploring bold new solutions to big social problems.
The badass army fighting revenge porn
They’re tracking down people who post revenge porn – and getting justice.
The paralyzed racer going faster than ever
This daredevil wouldn’t let anything slow him down—not even a devastating bike accident.
The "search angel" volunteers reunite birth families
For some, not knowing their biological family can feel like a part of them is missing. The Search Squad is helping them for free.