Democracy

My grandfather was the oldest of six children in a country torn apart by poverty and hunger. By the time he turned 13, he’d watched every one of his younger…

When we embark upon what’s known in the nonprofit world as “donation season,” chances are that your organization thinks about putting together a fundraising video or other media that demonstrates…

I was walking with a young leader of an Indian civic engagement organisation last week, when he shared a perspective that stayed with me.He said, “Sometimes, society believes its role is solely to resist ……

Protecting culturally significant public lands and expanding outdoor access should be a political priority.

Combining federal funding, urban development financing, and support from charitable foundations can help local governments sustain their placemaking efforts.

Kenya, a country so loved by tourists for its beautiful tropical weather, spectacular coastline, and gorgeous wildlife sceneries, is also known for its impressive array of globally renowned athletes — athletes who have wowed…

Local governments can help mitigate the effects of gentrification by supporting placemaking efforts led by longtime residents and by shifting more decisionmaking power to the community.

Every year from Nov. 25, which marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, an annual campaign against gender-based violence kicks off for 16 days. These 16…

Reading, whether for pleasure or education, can help us make sense of the world around us. Books can provide people with a better understanding of the experiences of marginalized groups and develop…

Conducting a root cause analysis and building internal knowledge of structural racism can help local governments work toward reducing historical harms.

By using their voices in 2020, Americans made history. The November 2020 elections saw nearly 160 million US citizens cast ballots, marking a 66.7 percent voter turnout rate—the highest since…

Intimate partner violence against women is all too common and takes many forms.1 The most serious is homicide by an intimate partner.2 Guns can easily turn domestic violence into domestic…