Robert Putnam

It's those involved in bettering their own communities who are making America—well, you know.

Too much social capital—not too little—is driving a wedge of income inequality between Americans.

Plus: A Korean parable and Saskia Sassen on the differences between Chicago and the Motor City.

Questioning our understanding of "gentrification" is a necessary first step toward helping people who are stuck in impoverished neighborhoods.

In which Robert Putnam of Bowling Alone fame romanticizes his hometown of Port Clinton, Ohio.

Too much social capital can be a bad thing, keeping people rooted where they are instead of encouraging them to follow the jobs.