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We Must Be Founders

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Yet it is precisely at this moment, when democracy is being challenged from all sides, and when the limitations of our nearly 250 years of governing are coming to a breaking point, that we must rise up and fulfill this mandate. Trust in government is at near-record lows because none have yet delivered for all. This work is urgent.

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Collaboration Across Social Boundaries: A Practical Guide

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The crucial insight,” write governance scholars Christopher Ansel and Jacob Torfing , β€œis that no single actor has the knowledge, resources, and capacities to govern alone in our complex and fragmented societies.” How many government officials understand what it takes to launch a business?