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In February 2021, a group of Brazilian political scientists were concerned that the recent US Capitol riots of January 6 would provide a blueprint for the anti-democratic movement in Brazil. Seeking ...

We’re leading a collective-impact effort to prevent homelessness in Silicon Valley. Our public-private partnership offers a profound model for systems change.

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