This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. An economist evaluating America’s competitive position would place “innovation and technical achievement” high on the list of items that differentiate our business environment. The list of American companies that have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Two prominent U.S. senators have called on the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Inspector General to conduct an inquiry into USAID’s largest-ever contract, a $9.5 billion project managed by Chemonics…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Senate will include repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate in its final tax bill. The individual mandate is Obamacare’s requirement that every American enroll in health insurance or be fined.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. New research from the Tax Policy Center has told us how charitable giving will be affected by the House tax reform bill, H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,…
In global health, there is enormous impact that government funding has on the development of new vaccines, antivirals, and antibiotics as well as other therapies. Much of that work is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Americans’ hunger for healthier, more sustainable food options continues to grow, and a good food marketplace is maturing to meet it. Donors and impact investors can help grow that market,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Envision Solar has secured $4.5 million for solar electric-car charging. The San Diego-based company has developed a solar charging station for electric vehicles that can fit within a standard parking…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The GOP tax plan, released Thursday, would take the long-overdue step of allowing parents to use elementary and secondary education expenses under 529 savings plans. This could help parents across the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Lunchtime at school is supposed to be the part of a kid’s day where they can spend time with their friends, laugh, have fun, and hopefully eat a nutritious meal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2012, Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE), a San Bernardino, Calif.-based homeownership and community development organization, was in dire straits. The state of California, deep in fiscal crisis, dissolved…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Republican-controlled House passed a far-reaching tax reform bill that would, among other things, make several changes to 529 college savings plans. House Republicans seek to leverage 529 plans to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Appolition lets users round up their credit card purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the remainder to community bail funds. It’s like Acorns, but instead of investing your money, you’re…