This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In communities with mask mandates, consumer spending increased by 5% on average, research finds. The economy and coronavirus pandemic were two of the top issues for voters in the 2020…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When I joined yli, I went through the process of learning about local politics alongside my youth. I felt so limited. It’s hard to be your full social justice self when…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Starting in March, the COVID-19 US State Policy Database has cataloged 100 policies enacted by various states and the District of Columbia to combat the medical and financial woes of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new study shows diversifying crops beyond a narrow selection leads to a range of ecosystem improvements while also maintaining or improving yields. Some marketing and agricultural policy considerations will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The 2020 U.S. election was shaped by a global pandemic, nationwide movements for racial justice, and unprecedented levels of civic participation nationwide. With so much at stake this year, it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the West, first responders are being overwhelmed with the scale of unprecedented and ongoing wildfires. In the Southeast, first responders are coping with one of the most active hurricane…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What is the most important challenge or opportunity facing American democracy over the next ten years? What role can philanthropy play in addressing that challenge—or in seizing the opportunity? We…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. No matter your political or philosophical orientation, nor how you voted in the election, we can likely agree on the continued polarization and erosion of civil discourse in our country.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There are many foundational roots of this crisis that must be addressed to create a more inclusive and effective democracy in the years ahead. One that needs urgent attention is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Over the past five years, democracies have been deeply imperiled by the rise of populism. From Brazil to Hungary, and from India to the United States, aspiring authoritarians have fundamentally…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Demetrios G. Papademetriou discusses the health and economic challenges COVID-19 poses for international migration and proposes policy solutions. • What role can donors play in facilitating safe,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new analysis of the United States government’s response to COVID-19 highlights myriad problems with its emergency preparedness approach. Instead of the current response that relied in large part on…