The Change Lab
THE CHANGE LAB INCThe Change Lab is a civic innovation platform designed to respond to a growing gap in American public life: people want to connect across divides—but lack the opportunities, tools, and trusted spaces to do so.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 15 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 4 months ago |
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They Saw the Whole Machine
I want to tell you about a song that changed how I see everything.
In 1990, Michael Franti and Rono Tse — the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy — released a track called “Financial Leprosy.” Four and a half minutes of industrial beats...
Your Voice Has a Phone Number
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Living in the World 1965 Made
What a powerful experience.
Over two evenings at the Campbell Lecture Series at Rice University, Dr. Jelani Cobb walked us through a long story about immigration, states’ rights, power, and the American playbook that has been running since...
Your Power, Your Voice, Your Choice
We fix our city the same way we fix a fence: together, one board at a time. This is a plain, Houston‑anchored guide you can use from any ZIP to turn five minutes into real influence. Different views. Shared goals.
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Stepping Up at the 2025 Houston Hackathon
The Challenge
When I joined the Houston Hackathon, I thought the hardest part would be building something new. I was wrong. The real challenge was learning how to explain the ChangeLab — how to describe, in just 90 seconds, a v...
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At The Change Lab, we're building more than a platform — we’re nurturing a movement grounded in connection, participation, and impact.
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