There are two aspects of connection that remain the purview of people and not machines: repair and reciprocity.

Julia Freeland Fisher examines how debates about kids' online safety often mirror adults' own anxieties about technology and well-being. 

Krista Tippett explores the shared ache many people are carrying right now, and the possibility that lives inside that recognition.  

Emma Bloomberg encourages funders to invest in the civic infrastructure, partnerships, and trust that enable cross-community and cross-issue collaboration. 

Executive Director Jenn Hoos Rothberg is featured in McKinsey's "Conviction and Connection" report, examining essential skills for effective philanthropy leadership.

Real change requires patience, perseverance, collaboration, and an unwavering belief that the long view is worth it.

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The viral 6-7 phenomenon is more than just noise. This trend reveals a deep desire for connection among young people.

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