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Why Black Lives Matter
Add to favoritesAmerica After the 2020 Election
Add to favoritesThe Good Society: Life Lessons from Stickball
Add to favoritesHow can a childhood game display the truths of human nature? Father Robert Sirico recollects what a game of stickball taught him about concepts such as rule of law, division of labor, and comparative advantage. He provides anecdotes on the differences between governance and government, as well as power and authority.
Effective Charity: A Faith-Based Model
Add to favoritesMany faith-based organizations are driven to assist the poor. Not all approaches, however, are effective or unite good intentions with sound economics. In this panel join Rick Larsen, Joseph Grenny, and Blaine Maxfield as they discuss the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ approach to charity and self-reliance.
Poverty & Human Agency
Add to favoritesThis panel on “Poverty and Human Agency” features a conversation with Marlo Fox, Executive Director of Think Tank Inc., and Maurico Miller, Executive Director of the Community Independence Initiative. We explore questions of the nature of poverty and the necessity of placing human agency at the center of thinking about solutions to poverty. The importance …
Models in Overcoming Poverty
Add to favoritesReducing Poverty: The Importance of Community
Add to favoritesStrong local communities and the institutions that support them have long been the bedrock of society. Increasingly these institutions are weakening and this leads to significant long term consequences. Join author and columnist Tim Carney and non-profit leader Lucan Rouggly as they discuss the importance of strong communities in the fight against poverty, alienation and …
Addressing Poverty: Foundational Principles
Add to favoritesHow should we think about poverty and prosperity? What are the foundational principles that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish and create prosperity in their own communities? Ismael Hernandez and Peter Greer discuss the challenge of poverty in the US and internationally and the most effective ways to think about poverty in light of …