This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We live in an age that loves the solution. But a lot of problems are problems of justice rather than problems of tinkering with an engine. And when you have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Housing programs adopted during the New Deal increased segregation in American cities and towns, creating racial disparities that continue to characterize life in the 21st century, research finds. “New Deal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The tornadoes that killed dozens Friday and Saturday highlight the importance of local journalism and why we must fight to keep local papers and stations alive, CNN’s Brian Stelter and Paxton Media…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The last few months of extreme weather incidents have been a devastating reminder of the damage the climate change crisis is inflicting on communities around the world. This year, world…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The deadly tornado outbreak that tore through communities from Arkansas to Illinois on the night of Dec. 10-11, 2021, was so unusual in its duration and strength, particularly for December,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In late August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a national emergency order halting evictions for renters facing economic hardship through the end of the year. The order temporarily…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “If you’ve seen one rural community, you’ve seen one rural community.” It may come as a surprise to learn that there is no exact definition of a rural community. Trying…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic is only adding to a financial health care burden on the world’s poorest that existed prior to the crisis. More than half a billion people were either…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Homelessness is significant everywhere, though in Minnesota, it’s often a hidden phenomenon. Sometimes it looks like people sleeping in cars, ice houses, storage units, or other places unfit or unsafe…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you are reading this missive, you are likely searching for a way to respond to the tornado outbreak that devastated communities in at least six states. With that in…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Lillian Singh, Vice President of Programs & Racial Wealth Equity at Prosperity Now, shares communication guidance related to race and racial economic equity terms. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Right now, talking about shopping can seem trite. Yet, to address systemic racism, we need a more just economy. An economy slanted towards white ownership plus discriminatory labor practices perpetuate…