Society

A person holds up a cardboard sign with the message "psychedelics are not a crime" in a crowded room.

Psychedelic drugs and the law: What’s next?

The push to legalize magic mushrooms, MDMA, LSD, and other hallucinogens is likely to heighten tensions between state and federal law.

Ben Seal | Knowable Magazine

A break-routine alarm clock with a chain.

Psychology

Trapped in routine? Here’s how to “dishabituate” and rediscover joy

Neuroscientist Tali Sharot shares two ways to “dishabituate” yourself from your routine: take a break or make a change.

Jonny Thomson

A group of Buddhist monks practicing mindfulness while meditating on rocks.

Psychology

The 3 myths of mindfulness

Mindfulness is hugely popular today, but one philosopher has argued that certain unchecked types of mindfulness are deeply flawed.

Jonny Thomson

Series| Catalysts

Earning college degrees in prison

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In partnership with Stand Together

In the midst of his prison sentence for murder, Sean Pica helped found Hudson Link - an organization dedicated to reducing recidivism and improving lives through higher education.

Criminal Justice

NY’s bail reform challenges a biased system

Seeking justice in a broken system, the state of New York eliminates cash bail for most misdemeanors.

B. David Zarley

Startups

Conversations with refugees

Aline Sara is changing the conversation around what it means to be a refugee by talking — literally. Through her...

Teresa Carey

Startups

Rock climbers help refugees in america

This nonprofit is teaching refugees in America how to rock climb - helping displaced children better face new challenges and transition to life in the U.S.

Teresa Carey

Addiction

Shedding the stigma of substance use

In partnership with Stand Together

By achieving fitness goals together, The Phoenix community is peeling off the shame, regret, and stigma often associated with addiction.

Esther Landhuis

A photo of a woman's eye and a photo of water.

Mental Health

Advice from a death doula: unlocking life before death

Talking about death can actually make it a much less frightening topic. Here’s how working with a death doula or attending a local death cafe can help.

Teresa Carey

Activism

Bloods and Crips unite to steer kids away from gang violence

In partnership with Stand Together

These former Bloods and Crips are coming together to spread peace on the streets and end the cycle of gang violence by mentoring local youth.

Amanda Winkler

Building Community

Diversity in the outdoors: bridging the adventure gap

This DC nonprofit is defying statistics by promoting diversity in the outdoors and connecting people from all walks of life with the wonders of nature.

Teresa Carey

Chefs work together to end child hunger.

Food

Chefs fight child hunger with No Kid Hungry

A group of culinary professionals in Chicago is volunteering their talents to end child hunger in the US, and some are going all the way to Capitol Hill.

B. David Zarley

Building Community

Old Skool Café provides an alternative to gangs and violence

In partnership with Stand Together

As a former prison guard, Teresa Goines watched kids drift in and out of the justice system. Now she runs a jazz-themed eatery that hires at-risk youth and gives them a place to learn and grow.

Esther Landhuis

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