Stand Together

Thomas Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal and endowed with the right to pursue happiness. He didn't write a plan. The people who built this country — and the ones rebuilding it today — filled in the rest. From affordable housing to elder care, the Stand Together community partners with individuals solving America's biggest challenges from the ground up. #america250

America's health care costs more than anywhere else in the world, yet patients are often the last to know the price of their care. Economist @JohnHCochrane explains how a patchwork of causes has led to a system where even basic care feels risky, confusing, and financially destabilizing for millions of families.

When should the government intervene in a parenting decision, and when should it trust parents to determine what their own children are capable of? Two organizations -- @LetGrowOrg and @FamJusLawCenter -- are tackling these questions from different angles. 🧵

What happens when communities make it easier to contribute?

Six @ArmyNormalFolks service clubs launched in 2026 to test a new model for local volunteering. In a few months, ANF members logged 1,300+ hours, and 99 people joined local giving circles. The early results are a promising snapshot. 🧵

Health care often happens at home. So why is most health tech built for everywhere else?

More than 50 million family members in the U.S. care for a loved one. Thryve Labs, backed by @StandTogether Ventures Lab is building what they need most.