This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What Will We Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic? COVID-19 forced communities to confront new limitations and innovate through them to keep people safe. Those innovations were all driven by an obvious…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Today, we’re experiencing the shift that naturally happens when something ceases to be new and becomes familiar, ceases to be optional and becomes essential. Not only are we dependent on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Without more intentional, long-term solutions and investments, an extension of the moratorium on evictions for renters will only postpone an inevitable housing crisis, a new survey shows. “Data from our…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Three high-profile mass murders committed in recent years by white supremacists had at least one thing in common: a relatively fringe social media platform called 8kun (formerly 8chan) that has become…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The recommendations detail policy solutions in the areas of data and surveillance, harm reduction, and treatment, with special considerations for vulnerable populations. The report, Saving Lives from Overdose During a Pandemic,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Throughout history, urban planning has been designed for and by able-bodied men. What does that mean for everyone else? Our personal lived experiences influence how we see the world, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The government’s adjusted rules, which will be rolled out across the UK, mean that gay and bisexual men in long-term relationships will be able to donate blood. Until now, the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. During a 2017 Congressional internship, Olusade “Sade” Green was frequently the only person of color in the room, and tied the lack of Black interns directly to a lack of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Environmental justice is a foundational tenet of the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program, guiding its priorities and strategies and underpinning its work. In recent months, the program has redoubled…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Globally, ministries of education and organizations are rolling out online curricula to keep children, particularly those in low- and lower-middle income countries, from dropping out. The pandemic’s impact on poverty…
Giving Compass’ Take: • GCIR’s report on immigration policy post-election guides donors towards a funding route that encourages inclusiveness for the next four years and beyond. • Why is it…
Giving Compass’ Take: • A report from Aspen Institute offers a person-centered approach to improve equity and effectiveness within the U.S. financial safety net. • What makes the current financial…