Category: Story
Relational, collective, narrative writing that tells the human story behind issues and organizations. Each guide here brings people, community, and shared experience to the foreground.
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5 Reasons Confirmation Bias Makes Being Challenged Feel Threatening
Table of Contents Confirmation bias helps many of us understand why disagreement can sometimes feel personal rather than informative. When beliefs guide how we interpret information, being challenged may trigger a defensive reaction before reasoning fully engages. When we recognize this pattern together, you and the people around you can approach conversations with more patience,…
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Beginner’s Guide to Confirmation Bias in Technology and AI
Beginner’s Guide to Confirmation Bias in Technology and AI: How Algorithms Reflect Your Beliefs Confirmation bias in technology happens when algorithms repeatedly show you information that matches what you already believe or prefer. These algorithms are step-by-step systems that analyze your behavior—such as clicks, likes, and watch time—to predict what you want to see next.…
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Beginner’s Guide to UNICEF USA Advocacy and Civic Engagement
Advocacy means using your voice to influence laws and policies that affect others. At UNICEF USA, advocacy helps protect the rights and wellbeing of children around the world by encouraging action from U.S. citizens and lawmakers. While donations are powerful, raising your voice can be just as impactful. UNICEF USA gives Americans a platform to…
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The Nature Conservancy’s Interactive Conservation Maps
Beginner’s Guide to The Nature Conservancy’s Interactive Conservation Maps The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) interactive conservation maps are digital tools that display where environmental protection efforts are happening globally. These maps are freely accessible online and highlight protected lands, priority ecosystems, wildlife corridors, and regions at risk from climate change. These maps allow you to see…
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Beginner’s Guide to Free Hot Meals Today
Dining Rooms & Community Kitchens (No ID Needed) Free hot meal programs are dining rooms and community kitchens that serve ready-to-eat meals at no cost. You can walk in during serving hours—no ID, income proof, or benefits required at the sites listed here. When CalFresh/SNAP is delayed or your pantry is empty, you may not…
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Beginner’s Guide to Supporting the NRDC: Donations, Activism, and More
Supporting the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) means helping one of the most effective environmental advocacy organizations fight for clean air, water, wildlife, and healthy communities. Whether through financial contributions, active participation in campaigns, or volunteering your time, every effort helps strengthen their mission to protect our planet. The environment needs champions—and the NRDC has…
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Beginner’s Guide to Free Produce in Los Angeles
Thrive Food Bank’s Farmers Markets & Similar Giveaways Free farmers markets are community events where organizations give away fresh fruits and vegetables—no purchase required. Thrive Food Bank (Together We Thrive) runs weekly open-air markets focused on locally sourced produce so households can cook real meals at home. When SNAP/CalFresh is delayed or disrupted, produce-only giveaways…
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Charity Navigator’s Tools and Resources for Donors
Beginner’s Guide to Charity Navigator’s Tools and Resources for Donors Charity Navigator offers a range of free online tools designed to help donors give confidently to nonprofits. These resources make it easier for anyone—regardless of experience—to research charities, manage donations, and find trustworthy organizations that match their interests. When donating to charity, it’s essential to…
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Beginner’s Guide to B Corp Legal Requirements and Accountability
Legal requirements for B Corp Certification are rules that companies must follow to remain certified as a B Corporation. These requirements ensure that businesses uphold high standards of accountability and transparency, and that they consider the impact of their decisions on everyone affected by their operations—not just shareholders. Meeting these legal requirements is critical because…
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ASPCA Beginner’s Guide
Animal protection laws are rules created to ensure animals are treated humanely. They define what counts as cruelty, establish safety standards, and provide legal tools to prevent abuse. The ASPCA plays a leading role in creating, supporting, and enforcing these laws across the U.S. Many people aren’t aware of how deeply animal laws affect daily…