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Taking into consideration the number of excess deaths caused by COVID-19 compared with pre-pandemic years is critical to getting an accurate accounting of the pandemic’s real toll.

Unresolved debates about the past frame choices about who owns the future. America has arrived, once again, at another momentous inflection point to try and resolve some of the most…

A global perspective on environmental issues. Our mission is to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for global environmental action.

Cover of Economic Research Service report The consolidation of groceries is greater in rural areas, according to a new study from the Eco…

Phoenix hopes a new Office of Heat Response can move fast enough to counter the impacts of deadly heat.

How can nonprofits leverage their assets to better achieve their missions? Many paths are available—some of which are usable to organizations with assets below $1 million.

Even people who are only indirectly exposed to these repeat tragedies, such as first responders and those affected by media coverage, can experience profound and long-lasting grief.

Antisemitism often appears and spreads on social media. But digital technology can be part of the solution, too.

The US PEPFAR initiative has brought HIV medication to millions of people globally. Behind this progress are the activists that pressured politicians and companies to put patients over patents.

The need for impact investing to meet and support social entrepreneurship is growing stronger. And yet, we often witness a mismatch between the profiles of investors and those of social…

Local data can be a powerful tool for people and organizations to improve their communities. To leverage the power of local data, communities need capacity-building investments.The Urban Institute……

Yoga’s surge in popularity in the past decade has spurred more research into its effects. The combination of physical movement and mindfulness provides a wide range of health benefits.