This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Californians have been concerned about wildfires for a long time, but the past two years have left many of them fearful and questioning whether any solutions to the fire crisis…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The CDC issued an urgent health advisory for those currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding on Sept. 29, 2021. The statement reiterated the importance of vaccination in preventing severe…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest have a clear message for decision-makers ahead of two global environment conferences: respect our land and human rights to slow climate change and protect…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More than 20 major federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), came out last week with new climate adaptation plans that have implications for cities. The plans stem…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Texas is more than swagger and 270,000 square miles. It is home to more than 29 million diverse residents. According to the 2020 Census, Texas gained the most citizens of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While philanthropic funding for climate change mitigation increased in 2020, as a percentage of total giving it remained below 2 percent and is not nearly sufficient to meet the urgency…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Scale matters. Local commitment is paramount. Deep collaborations drive impact. That’s my short-hand takeaway from this month’s spotlightscadre of LISC small business stories, all offering a nod to celebrate Hispanic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When I think of care, I think of counselors, therapists and programs to support student health — which can now be more robust thanks to federal Covid relief funds. I…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The coronavirus pandemic has altered our world — causing untold suffering and economic damage. As nonprofit leaders, we are struggling to cope within a shifting global landscape, reassessing how to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In a recent poll, one-third of Americans say the pandemic has affected their household’s access to food. Of the 31% who said their household had altered access to food, over…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. New research reveals that high rates of depression have persisted from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic into 2021, and even worsened. Depression among adults in the United States tripled…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At 7:30 a.m., Noel Martin is waking up to start her day as a full-time student at El Paso Community College and prepare her 2-year-old daughter, Charlotte, for day care…