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Transparency: The Most Dangerous Cities for Walking
Cities where pedestrians happily walk to their destinations instead of driving everywhere are our dream, but what if walking means taking your...
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Rally to Restore Sanity/Fear Vs. Glenn Beck: Which Was Bigger?
Here's a bird's eye view visual comparison of the Rally to Restore Sanity/Fear and the Glenn Beck Rally.
Design
Transparency: GOOD's Most Popular Infographics of 2010
A look back at the infographics that drew the most attention, on topics from happiness to Burning Man
Education
What's the Most Literate City in America?
Seattle's lost the Most Literate City in America crown. Is the rest of America losing the literacy battle?
Education
D.C. Schools: Now Serving Dinner
A growing poverty rate in Washington, D.C. prompted school administrators to begin offering an early supper to many of their students.
Education
Five Categories Jeopardy! Should Avoid During Its "Teachers Tournament"
The popular quiz show wants to honor teachers. To help them out, here are five sensitive subjects the question writers should avoid.
Education
Michelle Rhee Forms National Education Reform Advocacy Group
Michelle Rhee is taking on teachers' unions and other special interest groups with her new politically inclined education reform organization.
Culture
Picture Show: Real Life Super Heroes
Portraits of the masked members of the Real Life Super Hero Project, by Peter Tangen.
Design
GOOD Design Daily: Behold D.C.'s Beautiful New Bike Center
D.C. keeps getting better for cyclists. The new Bikestation is a striking members-only facility where commuters can store or fix their bikes.
Education
Three Lessons Education Reformers Should Learn From Michelle Rhee's Missteps
It's been a rough week for the education-reform powerhouse, but there are lessons to be learned from her mistakes.
News
What Was the Real Message from Jon Stewart's Rally?
Much was said before the event, but now that it's occurred, what is the takeaway? What was the Rally to Restore Sanity, anyway?
Education
Michelle Obama and Beyoncé Get Kids Dancing at 600 Schools
Yes, our First Lady can "teach you how to Dougie."
Education
The Rubik's Cube Makes a Math Class Comeback
Think you can solve a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes? Math teachers are showing kids how.
Cities
Comparing the Country's Largest Public Transit Systems
Taking public transportation is one of the best way to combat congestion in our cities. But to encourage individuals to take mass transit,...
Culture
Why Can't We See Painted Breasts on the News?
If a woman is crazy for trying to destroy a classic Gauguin painting, then it's a bit odd for news outlets to censor it when reporting.
Cities
Saving Money by Cutting Traffic
America is known for its car culture—but we haven't designed our daily commutes from home to work (and back) to be easy. In fact, they're...
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D.C. Bag Tax: What Have We Done? (Seriously, Please Explain)
Washington D.C.'s first-of-its-kind tax on disposable bags made quite a splash a week or so ago. Now the District is trying to figure out what...
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Former Zipcar Executive Shaking up Transportation in D.C.
I don't know how we missed this story, but Gabe Klein, a former executive at Zipcar, the urban carsharing company, has been transportation chief...
