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GOOD Sheet: Our Present Economy

GOOD — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:27:02 +0000

The winter holidays: a time to join with family and friends, give thanks, celebrate, and get out the plastic and cash. We are a nation of consumers and we consume the most in November and December—in those two months, the retail profits come rolling in. Fueled by cards, presents, and food, the holidays form their own annual economic boom.

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This exploration of the economy is a collaboration between GOOD and Kiss Me I’m Polish. GOOD Sheet no. 011 is available in print in Starbucks from November 20-26.

GOOD Sheet: You Want to Help

GOOD — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:57:19 +0000

President Kennedy famously declared during his inauguration speech that we should ask ourselves what we can do for our country. National service takes many forms—from Americans deployed overseas to senior citizens teaching a new generation how to read. Now that the election is over, let's continue the spirit of civic engagement. Find out what you can do for your country.

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GOOD Sheet: The First 100 Days

GOOD — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:55:47 +0000

“I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people,” Franklin D. Roosevelt told supporters in 1932 while accepting the presidential nomination. When he took office the following year, he spent his first 100 days enacting a dizzying number of reforms designed to stabilize an economically depressed nation. Since then, a president’s first 100 days have been an indicator of what he is able to accomplish. In January 2009, the clock starts again.

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This exploration of the president’s first 100 days is a collaboration between GOOD and Atley G. Kasky. GOOD Sheet no. 009 is available in print in Starbucks from November 5-12.

GOOD Sheet: America. Love It or Fix It ’08

GOOD — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:59:48 +0000

GOOD's voter guide 2008: a head-to-head comparison between John McCain and Barack Obama on the big issues facing America, from Afghanistan to public education.

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This exploration of election 2008 is a collaboration between GOOD and Air-Conditioned. GOOD Sheet no. 008 is available in print in Starbucks from October 30-November 5.

UPDATE: Since this GOOD Sheet was completed, Connecticutt has also started allowing gay marriages. On November 4, Californians will…

GOOD Sheet: Does Your Vote Matter?

GOOD — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:54:16 +0000

What does your vote matter in a sea of electoral decision making? The truth is, a lot. Here are some of the closest elections in recent history so you know that deciding not to vote on Election Day could really make a huge difference.

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This exploration of close elections is a collaboration between GOOD and Open, NY. GOOD Sheet no. 007 is available in print in Starbucks from October 23-29.

GOOD Sheet: It’s the Economy, Stupid!

GOOD — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:10:41 +0000

What most of the doom-and-gloom reports on our economy don't provide is perspective—a historical survey of an economy that's been through more than a few ups and downs in its day. Here's a farsighted view of how our temperamental economic machine works, and a close-up of how it stands today.

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This exploration of education is a collaboration between GOOD and Nigel Holmes. GOOD Sheet no. 006 is available in…

GOOD Sheet: Reform School

GOOD — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:59:30 +0000

Sharpen your pencils: Today's subject is the current state of public education.

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This exploration of education is a collaboration between GOOD and Practise, London (James Goggin with Régis Tosetti). GOOD Sheet no. 005 is available in print in Starbucks from October 9-15.

GOOD Sheet: Getting Gas

GOOD — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:04:42 +0000

Where does your money go when you pay for a gallon of gas? How much money are oil companies making? What affects the price of gas in the United States? Why do gas prices vary so much from one country to another? Find the answers in GOOD Sheet no. 004.

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This exploration of gas prices is a collaboration between GOOD and Number 17. GOOD Sheet no. 004 is available in print in Starbucks from October 4-8.

GOOD Sheet: Coming to America

GOOD — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:09:00 +0000

Both presidential candidates have plans to address illegal immigration into the United States. These numbers show how many people are immigrating, where they are coming from, and why coming illegally might seem like an attractive option. View GOOD Sheet: Coming to America This exploration of health..

GOOD Sheet: Bill of Health

GOOD — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:20:40 +0000

The prognosis for health care in America isn't positive. Many people are uninsured and many more lack the level of care they need. Collectively, we cough up trillions to keep citizens well, but our health indicators lag behind other nations that spend far less. Here is a detailed diagnosis of the problem.

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This exploration of health care is a collaboration between GOOD and Karlssonwilker.