This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I have spent the last few weeks and months feeling overwhelmed, angry, and — in moments -astounded by what is happening in our world. It has been frightening to learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In January 2020, the world entered a new decade with what environmentalists had already dubbed the “super year for nature.” Halting climate change and reversing biodiversity loss are complex problems…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On July 4, The Philadelphia Inquirer launched A More Perfect Union, a yearlong reporting project examining how institutions founded in Philadelphia have contributed to systemic racism and prospective solutions ahead. A…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. ‘Chief Resilience Officer’ was a novel title a decade ago but is now a fixture across many major city and county governments seeking to address the impacts of climate change…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is quickly spreading across the world. The World Health Organization estimates it will be the dominant strain globally within months, reports MarketWatch.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Though about 12 million students in this country still lack any internet access at all—a problem cast into relief during the pandemic—there is good news: That number is steadily shrinking.…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from Grantmakers Concerned With Immigrants and Refugees profiles 10 donor programs with a range of successful approaches that support refugees and asylum-seekers. • How can other donor…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Hurricane and wildfire seasons are upon us, which have brought devastation to people and property every year. But this year, we’ll face a collision of devastating events—natural disasters with a pandemic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Living in rural America certainly comes with a number of benefits. There is less crime, access to the outdoors, and lower costs of living. Yet, not everything is rosy outside…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Plant materials that lie to rot in soil makes good compost and play a key role in sequestering carbon, research finds. For quite some time, farmers and researchers have been…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. State preemption laws have increased over the past decade, limiting local policymaking authority in issues ranging from housing to labor, environment, and health. The COVID-19 pandemic led to more of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofits that focus on working with survivors of domestic violence face a specific set of hurdles that they must overcome. Not only are there specific reporting requirements that need to…