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The three men behind GOODProjects pose on a dock. Rewire PBS Our Future GOODProjects
February 10, 2020 / Our Future
The 3 Men Under 30 Behind DC’s New Philanthropy
The guys behind GOODProjects are redefining the philanthropy space.
Photo of a bystander taking a picture of Joaquin Phoenix on the red carpet. Rewire PBS Our Future Red Carpet.
February 5, 2020 / Our Future
Does Celebrity Red Carpet Activism Make a Real Impact?
'Movements require sustained activism in order to be successful.'
Photo of a woman holding a megaphone in front of a blue background. Rewire PBS Our Future College Student
January 21, 2020 / Our Future
What Are Your Rights as a Student?
A lot of it depends on whether you go to a private or public school.
A black and white photo featuring Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Rewire PBS Our Future America's Great Divide
January 16, 2020 / Our Future, PBS
Can Anything Heal America’s Great Divide?
'Frontline' filmmaker Michael Kirk talks about what he learned making his most recent Obama and Trump documentary.
a photo of an old-timey orange rotary phone on a turquoise background. Rewire PBS Our Future Volunteering
January 10, 2020 / Our Future
What to Know About Volunteering for a Political Campaign
'It’s just a grind, but it’s a very rewarding grind.'
Photo of a young professional male riding an electric scooter. Rewire PBS Our Future Electric Scooters
December 9, 2019 / Our Future
Are Electric Scooters Doing Good for the Planet?
Electric scooters and bikes seem like a win for the environment. But it could be a while before we see an impact.
A photo of a person holding a sign that says
December 5, 2019 / Our Future
What’s the Difference Between a Refugee and an Asylum Seeker?
Understanding can help you better engage in discussions around immigration.
An illustration of a group of many different people. Rewire PBS Our Future Context collapse
December 3, 2019 / Our Future
What’s ‘Context Collapse’? Understanding it Can Mean a More Fulfilling Online Life
When you bring friends from different groups together, it can get awkward. That's essentially what Facebook is.
secondhand clothing in bags at a thrift store. PBS REWIRE Our Future Donate
November 27, 2019 / Our Future
What You Didn’t Know About the Global Secondhand Clothing Industry
Fast fashion might be killing it. Better quality stuff could fix it.
A line drawing of a football player. Rewire PBS Our Future Cultural Appropriation
November 22, 2019 / Our Future
Is It Cultural Appropriation? Why Language Matters
Should you really be calling that celebrity your 'spirit animal'? Nope.
Megan Glancey volunteers at a community meeting for a presidential campaign. REWIRE PBS Our Future Campaign Volunteer
November 20, 2019 / Our Future
Not Just Phone Banking: How to Find a Campaign Volunteer Role That Fits Your Skills
Whatever you like to do, you can probably do for a campaign.
An
November 14, 2019 / Our Future
3 First-Time Voters on Why They’re Getting Politically Involved
"Politics... are changing for the better and I want to be a part of it."
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