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Funding towards the promotion of a healthy democracy has been on the up in the US, driven by rising threat of authoritarianism and concerns over democratic institutions ever since the 2016 election victory of former ……

Despite overall advancements, Black women continue to face significant barriers to breast cancer care.

In an “ecosystem” approach, different theories of change reinforce and strengthen each other.

To advance equity and fully capture the lived experiences of disabled people in the US, the Census Bureau should proactively engage a diverse group of disabled people in decisions on how to count the disabled population.

Since nutrition standards were strengthened in 2010, eating at school provides many students with healthier food than is available cheaply elsewhere. Plus, reducing stigma increases the number of kids getting fed.

Buildings are the world’s biggest asset class and contribute nearly 40 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity.Yet less than 4 percent of climate philanthropic money goes to funding the transition ……

The Appalachian Mountains in Georgia. (Photo by Jairph, Unsplash) Once known for its rustic beauty, moonshine stills and impoverished reside…

Rates of chronic absenteeism soared during the pandemic. School districts are having some success with using telemedicine and teletherapy to ensure more kids stay in school.

Before the final chapters of World War II—when business leaders across the country, from national conglomerates to local service providers, were called to embrace the challenge of absorbing millions of…

Nationwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced teachers, students, and parents to adapt to a new educational landscape. But for the one-quarter of children who had an immigrant parent in 2019, the challenges…

A recent report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) finds that federal and state policies affecting food bank donations fail to prioritize nutritious food donations over unhealthy donations.…

Food Tank is highlighting 18 feature-length documentaries and shows to excite and inspire eaters. Dig into the story behind some of your favorite chefs, learn about the importance of regenerative…