This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Incarcerated people must pay for basic necessities such as phone calls, soap, and medicine, to say nothing of “luxury” items such as books. But how are consumer rights and protections…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Young people are largely unaware of the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, through…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Year after year, America’s drug overdose crisis is worsening. In the 12-month period ending in June 2021, the most recent period for which there is reliable data, more than 101,000…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When life is upended by the unexpected, people may need assistance to get back on their feet. Millions of Americans experienced this firsthand as COVID-19 caused sweeping job losses. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Trust in American institutions is down. Trust in nonprofits dropped by 5% this year, dipping below the halfway mark to 45%. Trust in business also dropped by 5% down to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Having specialized grant applications and reports imposes a big administrative burden on nonprofits. Consider, a nonprofit receives grants from 20 or 30 foundations (and some are funded by many more).…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The recent violent volcanic eruption on the Pacific island nation of Tonga is believed to be one of the strongest ever recorded, and future eruptions could be possible, one expert…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In rural communities, it’s common for families to have to cobble together child care. That could mean a parent working one half of the day while a spouse works the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is no crystal ball to tell ecologists how forests of the future will respond to the changing climate, but a University of Arizona-led team of researchers may have created…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s the good news: With federal relief funds and the $1 trillion infrastructure legislation that passed last year, cities will have new resources to tackle challenges such as making public…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the omicron variant spreads across the world, families and schools are grappling with how to continue their children’s education. Tired of online learning and worried about safety, parents’ and…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Do Good Institute breaks down how shifting life milestones including education, employment, marriage, having children can impact volunteering and donations from young people. • How have…