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In 'Fragile Neighborhoods,' author Seth Kaplan applies his 'Fixing Fragile States' observations domestically.

Affordable housing is one piece of a larger, interconnected approach.

A leading expert in fragile states and political-economic analysis is urging churches and community institutions to do more to combat the increasing " social poverty " in the United States, as many Americans today lack meaningful connections with their neighbors.

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A new book offers concrete solutions to entrenched problems that have contributed to the fragmentation, isolation, and desolation of communities across the country. Step one is to start right where you are.

We are living in an age of placeless possibility: a time when we can instantly get in touch with another person no matter where they are on the planet through any number of media. We can catch up with friends and family, network, and even date virtually. We can connect with hundreds simultaneously Zooming in […]

"Our growing social disconnection and isolation have become a public health crisis."

The trick-or-treating holiday that allows Americans to know their neighbors serves as a model for local groups trying to reduce social isolation and political polarization.