This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. One of the most extreme heat waves ever recorded baked the American West last week, with 40 million Americans affected by temperatures soaring above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Deemed a “mega-heat…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I grew up in a communally-engaged family, participated in social action projects throughout my school years, and have been in the nonprofit world for my entire professional career. Even with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At the start of the pandemic, public health and medical officials were already warning that incarcerated people would be uniquely vulnerable to the spread of the disease and its most serious medical…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we begin to emerge from our homes and our prolonged isolation in the wake of the pandemic, celebrating Pride Month this June is particularly meaningful. Pride is over fifty…
This panel will examine bias in the public space and its influence on politics, justice, and society in the United States. Featured speakers will share how their creative works and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Though civic organizations and politicians try to improve voter turnout — via advertising, early voting, vote-by-mail programs, “get out the vote” campaigns and voter registration efforts — some of these programs…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Regenerative practices range from growing trees and reverting croplands to wild prairies, to rotating crops and allowing remnants after harvest to decompose into the ground. The techniques, already popular with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In January 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was an abstract concept to most of us. By March, we started experiencing the overwhelming impact caused by COVID-19 in the U.S., affecting every…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In so many communities nationwide, jails act as reception centers for those experiencing poverty, mental health crises, or substance use disorders. Just a few days ago, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez referred…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Although rates of material hardship among families with young children have been declining in recent months, 1 in 4 families recently surveyed by RAPID-EC, a biweekly survey of families with young children,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Widespread vaccinations and relaxed CDC restrictions have stimulated a robust economic rebound. Since the start of the pandemic, the U.S. unemployment rate declined dramatically from a peak of 14.8% to roughly…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When the pandemic hit, everyone panicked, and nonprofits weren’t immune. Organizations like mine, Teen Cancer America (TCA), relied significantly on large in-person fundraising events and activities to support our work, and when…