On April 4, 2014, Nan Roman, President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, presented a national perspective on

On April 4, 2014, Nan Roman, President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, presented a national perspective on homelessness.

She explored the causes and nature of this complex problem, examining emerging evidence-based solutions and their impact on communities. Roman also addressed the feasibility of ending homelessness, considering the necessary knowledge, capacity, and public and political will.

As a leading national voice on homelessness, Roman's organization partners with over 10,000 agencies nationwide.

Economist Paul Krugman explains how the United States is becoming an oligarchy, a system our founders revolted against. He discusses redistribution, progressive taxation, and related

Economist Paul Krugman explains how the United States is becoming an oligarchy, a system our founders revolted against. He discusses redistribution, progressive taxation, and related concepts.

This analysis was originally published on April 18, 2014.

Kelly Matheson, representing WITNESS, delivers a talk on atmospheric trust litigation (ATL) and the fundamental right to a sustainable living environment. Her presentation highlights critical

Kelly Matheson, representing WITNESS, delivers a talk on atmospheric trust litigation (ATL) and the fundamental right to a sustainable living environment. Her presentation highlights critical legal approaches to climate change.

Through compelling personal stories and illustrative videos, Matheson vividly demonstrates how climate change profoundly affects young people globally. This talk was originally published on August 2, 2012.

Filmmaker David MacDougall was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the University of Oregon's "What is Documentary?" conference (April 24-26,

Filmmaker David MacDougall was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the University of Oregon's "What is Documentary?" conference (April 24-26, 2014). He discussed the documentary filmmaking process, emphasizing self-sufficiency and structural elements.

An ethnographic filmmaker and writer on visual anthropology, MacDougall was educated at Harvard and UCLA. Born in the USA, he has lived in Australia since 1975. His works include the film *Gandhi's Children* (2008) and books *Transcultural Cinema* (1998) and *The Corporeal Image* (2006).

His complete filmography, including films on Australian indigenous communities, is available here. A second interview about his films on India's Doon School is also on EarthSayers.tv.

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS'68) spoke at Georgetown's Gaston Hall, urging private citizens to contribute to the public good. He asserted that 21st-century citizenship requires "every

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS'68) spoke at Georgetown's Gaston Hall, urging private citizens to contribute to the public good. He asserted that 21st-century citizenship requires "every thoughtful person to try to do some public good."

Clinton warned of an "unsustainable path to the future," citing widespread "inequality and unsustainability." He concluded by advising, "If you want to serve you must begin with the stories." This address was published on May 2, 2013.

Tora Fisher is a New York-based singer-songwriter and performance artist. Her father founded the Fisher House Foundation,

Tora Fisher is a New York-based singer-songwriter and performance artist. Her father founded the Fisher House Foundation, a network of comfort homes for military families. Tora developed a keen interest in both the arts and this philanthropic work.

At 13, Tora was the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed her father and stepmother. Music and performance aided her recovery and pursuit of her dreams as a recording artist. She now supports the Fisher House Foundation by donating proceeds from her CDs.

As Tora aptly puts it, "it's not about what happened to me; it's about what's happening."

Quants, the math and computer experts in finance, designed products that nearly crashed Wall Street. The credit crunch revealed our financial system's deep reliance on mathematical models

Quants, the math and computer experts in finance, designed products that nearly crashed Wall Street. The credit crunch revealed our financial system's deep reliance on mathematical models attempting to quantify human economic behavior. Today, quants are at the forefront of another revolution: high-speed trading.

This raises crucial questions: What are the inherent risks of treating the economy as a complex machine? Can we truly control this model-based system, or have we created an uncontrollable entity?

This narrative delves into greed, fear, and randomness from the heart of Wall Street.

Lord Adair Turner, former Chairman of the UK Financial Services Authority and Senior Fellow at

Lord Adair Turner, former Chairman of the UK Financial Services Authority and Senior Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, delivered a presentation titled "Money and Debt: Radical Solutions to the Challenge of Deleveraging."

Turner highlighted a fundamental insight: banks simultaneously create new credit and new money "ex nihilo." He stressed this as a crucial concept for economics undergraduates to understand about the monetary economy.

This presentation was given at the "Fix the Banking System for Good" conference at the Philadelphia Fed on April 17, 2013, and published on May 5, 2013.

A 25-acre sinkhole has formed in Bayou Corne, Louisiana, an industrial area known as "Cancer Alley." As earth collapses, toxic pollutants are released, rendering the area unsafe for residents.

A 25-acre sinkhole has formed in Bayou Corne, Louisiana, an industrial area known as "Cancer Alley." As earth collapses, toxic pollutants are released, rendering the area unsafe for residents. This report, published January 7, 2014, documents disappearing trees and the community's struggle.

Produced by Ben Depp and Executive Producer Storyhunter, this piece highlights critical environmental issues. Storyhunter empowers video journalists and documentary filmmakers to create impactful stories.

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven by a new imperative, as Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Howard states: "Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do."

Howard actively promotes eco-friendly materials and practices, both internally within Ikea and to its global customer base. He also challenges other major corporations to adopt similar environmental responsibilities. (Published Oct 21, 2013)