Greater Good

Articles: World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements

A Q&A with visionary educator John Hunter, creator of the World Peace Game.

Articles: Tim Ryan Brings SEL Bill Back to Congress

Today, Congressman Tim Ryan re-introduces his bill to support the growth of social-emotional learning in schools.

Videos and Podcasts: Rep. Tim Ryan on A Mindful Nation

Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) discusses how mindfulness can offer an effective—and bipartisan—remedy for problems plaguing our schools, hospitals, veterans, and society at large.

Articles: What’s Good about Generation Y?

They've been called ungrateful, narcissistic, and entitled. But new research reveals the hopes, ideals, and positive qualities of today's young adults.

Articles: How Science Can Heal a Divided Electorate

How can both parties work together after President Obama's re-election? Psychologist Jonathan Haidt offers some hard advice for liberals and conservatives.

Articles: Why Inequality Is Bad for the One Percent

What Mitt Romney’s “47 percent” video reveals about the links between inequality, compassion, and happiness.

Videos and Podcasts: Is Happiness the Right Goal?

I was recently challenged on the Laura Ingraham Show with the question of whether or not it is good for our society, or even for our children themselves, for parents to pursue happiness. Listen to this podcast for my response!

Articles: Is it Racism or Politics as Usual?

Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains what a new study on racial bias means for the presidential election.

Articles: Marriage Advice for Newt Gingrich

The GOP presidential candidate cheated on his wife, then reportedly asked for an open marriage. What can we learn from his mistakes?

Articles: Why I Skipped This “Diversity” Bake Sale

What UC Berkley's College Republicans get wrong about racism and colorblindness.

Research Digest Items/Studies: Does Physical Activity Equal Political Activity?

Articles: Is Gross National Happiness Next?

New momentum for governments' efforts to track the happiness of their citizens.

Research Digest Items/Studies: How Governments Can Make Us Happy

Research Digest Items/Studies: Reduce Prejudice? Yes, You Can

Articles: From Our Bookshelf: Achieving Happiness and Peace of Mind

A round-up of recent books on happiness and innovative approaches in therapy.