This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The big idea Low-income parents who live in states that expanded their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act are 4.7% more likely to say they are in good health…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many researchers have looked at nitrogen pollution hotspots around the country. But a new first-of-its-kind, multi-year study from the University of Vermont looks at areas where nitrogen pollution reduction is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the early 2010s, Apple, Google, and Microsoft began releasing diversity reports that described their company’s employee composition by race, ethnicity, and gender. The data revealed these tech giants hired a disproportionate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The cost of damage caused by invasive species around the world, including to agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, is at least 10 times that of preventing or controlling them, an international study suggests. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We are in the midst of an extraordinary period of change in the talent market. The “Great Resignation” is a phenomenon that is impacting every sector and level of talent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After a disaster, a range of nonprofits, private individuals, and government agencies often work together to address relief and recovery needs – but there are many moving parts. The Federal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofits, funders, and partners working to meaningfully engage the people at the heart of their work and advance equity can consider the following observations gleaned from our work with the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Climate experts and engineers have created a new model to predict the damage caused by adverse weather. This new framework for ‘consequence forecasting’ enables first responders to effectively target resources…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The job market is shifting. People are leaving their jobs everywhere and in great numbers. Employers are scrambling to hire people. More unions are forming. And yet, so many organizations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Parks and green spaces can tremendously benefit a community. When the community is involved in planning and decisionmaking processes, park amenities can better mirror the community’s priorities. Last month, the DC-based nonprofit Casey…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Despite a two-month extension of the federal eviction moratorium announced August 3, 11 million people are still at risk of eviction and homelessness as they wait for states to disburse emergency rental assistance. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For a couple years, the future looked like it could be meat-free. In 2019, the plant-based protein startup Beyond Meat celebrated the most successful IPO in over a decade and a few…