The New Commons: The Case for an AI Dividend

As machines begin to perform not only physical labor but also cognitive tasks once thought to require distinctly human intelligence, we are entering entirely uncharted territory.

Disconnected Generation: Addressing Loneliness & Social Disconnection Among North Carolina’s Youth and Families

The Long March of the Machines

AI companions and the final triumph of machine culture

The Other Greedy Jobs

Some jobs require a breadwinner/homemaker division of labor and that cannot be changed.

The European Mayors Alliance for Children: A Movement to Put the Focus on Kids in Urban Environments

Climate action plans: cities must do more to protect children from the impacts of climate change

From Broken Aid to Bold Partnership: Reimagining Foreign Assistance for a World on Fire

The world has changed, and aid must change too. If it doesn’t, it risks becoming irrelevant. The stakes are high as we enter an era where the very idea of mutual responsibility is under strain, even as the need for it becomes more urgent by the day.

Which Families Matter?

Mass Deportation Threatens the Stability and Well-Being of Millions of U.S. Children

What Comes Next: Common Good Pluralism

WEIRD societies must redirect their energy toward becoming better, not just richer. A flourishing society fosters strong families, rich culture, great art, deep learning, and beautiful environments. True individuality thrives in supportive communities, serving the common good.