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Citizen Sleeper 2's android protagonist, in a scene from the game's trailer.

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  • Series: Join The Game

This indie sci-fi game is a lesson in resilience and resistance

Developer Gareth Damian Martin tackles gig work, trauma and communities in crisis in the follow up to the acclaimed game Citizen Sleeper.

January 30, 2025
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
Rhaina Cohen and her husband live in a row house with another couple and their two children in Washington, D.C. Cohen says they wanted to share a home with people who they were excited to live with — and who they could depend on. From left to right: Cohen, her husband, her housemate's child and her housemate.

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  • Arts & Life

What is 'communal living' and is it right for me?

People who've lived in co-ops, communes, group houses and 'intentional communities' share four questions you should ask yourself before taking the leap.

May 01, 2024
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By:
  • Sam Leeds
Left to right: Lourdes Pereira, 23, Matthew Holgate, 23, Alec Ferreira, 25, Shelbylyn Henry, 32, Xavier Medina, 25, and Nalani Lopez, 19. The six voters met with NPR at the Phoenix Indian Center in downtown Phoenix.

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  • Elections

In Arizona, these young Native American voters seize their political power

Young voters and Native American voters are two groups that showed up for President Biden in the 2020 election. But ahead of his 2024 match-up, it's unclear if he'll be able to keep their support.

February 01, 2024
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By:
  • Ximena Bustillo and
  • Elena Moore

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  • Your Health

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called Project UnLonely shows how creative expression can foster friendships.

December 05, 2023
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  • Allison Aubrey
To help conserve usage of the taxed resources like the Colorado River (pictured here), engineers are recycling raw sewage into safe drinking water.

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  • Climate

The communities experimenting with how to be more resilient to a changing climate

Here are just a few of the ways communities across the country are adapting to be more resilient to the demands of a changing climate.

October 05, 2023
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  • The NPR Network

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  • Global Health

We asked, you answered: Share an encounter with a stranger that lifted your spirits

Just saying "hello" to a passerby can be a boon for both of you. That's what researchers are finding in studies we covered in our "Living Better" series. We asked readers to offer their own testimony.

September 03, 2023
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  • Suzette Lohmeyer

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  • Global Health

Why a stranger's hello can do more than just brighten your day

Researchers are exploring the impact of interactions with strangers and casual acquaintances. Their findings shed light on how seemingly fleeting conversations affect your happiness and well-being.

August 25, 2023
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  • Rhitu Chatterjee
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How the Telugu immigrant community is instilling their culture in the next generation

Telugu Americans are a huge part of the Indian population living abroad. Visual storyteller Akash Pamarthy shares his experience as part of the Telugu community in the United States.

May 01, 2023
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  • Akash Pamarthy
Ridhwan Sediqe breaking fast on his birthday during Ramadan in 2020.

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  • National

Muslim Americans Reflect On Another Ramadan During The Pandemic

On April 13, Muslims across the U.S. began the annual month of prayer, fasting and reflection. Many mosques and community centers have virtual events, but some are holding in-person prayers.

April 24, 2021
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  • Hadia Bakkar
On the Table event in Macon 2019

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  • News

Despite Pandemic, On The Table Bringing Macon Community Together Again

At a time when our communities might feel divided, there is an opportunity to come together, talk and put positive plans into action. 

On The Table conversations begin virtually on Nov 16 and run through Nov 20. (Courtesy On The Table)

Returning for the third year is the civic engagement initiative, On The Table. Past events involved community conversations centered around food and face-to-face discussions.  However, this year the conversations will take place virtually and begin next week.

November 13, 2020
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  • Nicole Bailey-Covin
Left: Tech entrepreneur Ruchit Garg is helping farmers connect to customers in India. Center: A mariachi band brings music and joy to the streets of Colombia during lockdown. Right: Designer Rhea Shah created an affordable cardboard bed for health facilities in India.

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  • World

How 6 Problem-Solvers Tackled Pandemic Challenges In Their Neighborhoods

From a generous urban farmer to a roving mariachi band, people are using their talents to help others. Read their stories — then nominate a problem-solver in your community.

July 14, 2020
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  • NPR Staff
One of 'We Love BuHi's ongoing projects involves collecting oral histories from people who live and work along Buford Highway.

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  • Economy

'We Love BuHi' Executive Director On The Beauty Of Buford Highway

Buford Highway is an eight-mile stretch of highway between Atlanta and Buford, Georgia that has earned the reputation as the place to seek international...

December 06, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Pria Mahadevan
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assess damages from March 2019 storm in Rolling Fork, Miss.

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  • Research News

Investigation Reveals White Communities Received More Federal Buyouts After Disasters

As peak tornado season bears down on the Southeast, On Second Thought is looking at who gets aid after disasters. A recent NPR investigation found...

April 17, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Leighton Rowell ,
  • and 1 more

On Second Thought For Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Today we filled up on music and stories of community before Thanksgiving. We spoke with Sharon Collins, whose documentary named "The Macon Sound"...

November 20, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more
Anita Sanchez is the author of "The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times."

Author Anita Sanchez Shares Gifts Of Unity, Forgiveness For The Holidays

Thanksgiving is the time when people come together to celebrate with family and friends; however, the recent election and politics in general might make...

November 20, 2018
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  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
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