Despite their common goals, legislators on different sides of the aisle are finding it difficult to hash out new, clear rules for handling the sorts of nonprofits that spurred the enhanced scrutiny that caused the IRS scandal. Is this a problem with the Internal Revenue Service, with the tax code, or with the fallout of the Citizens United decision?
What can we learn from the speed and efficiency with which One Fund Boston has managed the task of distributing moneys to those harmed by the April 15th Boston Marathon bombing?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development says that closing 16 of its 80 offices will save tens of millions of dollars. However, many of them provide services to the areas hit most hard by the housing crisis.
The creation of regional networks of African artists aids the development of civil society and may lead to a more democratic discourse in the nonprofit sector.
The impact of prospective cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will fall predominantly on people of color. Is this simply a disproportionately adverse impact of an ostensibly racially neutral policy proposal, or the logical result of conservatives’ attacks on federal entitlement programs?
Booz Allen Hamilton has an extensive corporate social responsibility agenda and strong connections to several of the nation’s top intelligence agencies. Do these two elements combine to say something about Edward Snowden’s whistleblowing?
Planned Parenthood is paring down its national network in the midst of massive shifts in national healthcare policy and continuing political challenges. Will they find strength in mergers?
Pope Francis met with Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and affirmed their commitment to the “stability of families” without invoking the union between a man and a woman. If you think that this means a thawing of the Church’s stance on non-heterosexual marriages, though, you haven’t been paying attention.
The National Journal turns its spotlight to “ordinary Americans” taking initiative to address issues that challenge the nation. Now all we need is a government apparatus able and willing to support these kinds of endeavors.
The latest news concerning the IRS controversy include staffing changes, the FBI Director’s assertion to Congress that he doesn’t know anything about the FBI’s IRS investigation, and word that conservative groups have not been interviewed yet.
Roger Goodell wrote an extensive letter to the Congressional Native American Caucus that attempted to rationalize and excuse the name of the Washington, D.C. football team. Is it possible that he’s speaking on behalf of all the NFL member teams?
In its annual review of the economy, the International Monetary Fund said that automatic spending cuts would “not only exert a heavy toll on growth in the short term, but…could also reduce medium-term potential growth.”
If you were shocked by the “Worst Charities” list, you’ll take comfort in knowing the new Oregon law alerts donors to those charities who give less than 30 percent to their purported cause. However, as with many pieces of legislation, the devil of House Bill 2060 may be in the details.
According to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Detroit can’t sell works of art from the Detroit Institute of Arts to solve its financial difficulties, even if the city is the owner of the art.
The Greensboro, NC city council cut a deal with a private developer on surplus city property rather than provide a home for a nonprofit food cooperative.
The discussion of immigration reform has so far omitted the needs of New Americans who seek to become part of their adopted communities. Manhattan Institute pundit Howard Husock seeks to remedy this oversight.
Arizona governor Jan Brewer saw the writing on the wall concerning the Affordable Care Act, and set out to ensure the best possible coverage for her constituents, moving heaven and earth (and the legislature) to do it.
NPQ figures that a lot of its readers will be hearing about yesterday’s court ruling on unpaid internships. We’ve called out the most salient parts of the related law, and encourage you to give us your responses to the decision.
Pulpit Freedom Sunday mobilized over 1,000 church leaders to challenge the IRS’s authority to prevent them from partisan political activity. Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee thinks churches should ditch their tax exemption to circumvent any and all government restriction on religious free speech—whether it exists or not.
A fascinating art exhibition was staged in New York City, wherein visitors to the Museum of Art and Design were invited to take and leave “exhibits” as they chose.
Meet James T. Reynolds and his kin. Together, they run five different cancer-related charities that pay salaries to twelve Reynolds relatives. Strangely, though, the people who are supposed to benefit from their works hardly see any money at all.
Because of a controversial firing, Legal Aid of Manasota has distanced itself from Gulfcoast Legal Services. Nonprofit Quarterly takes a look at the models of the two agencies.
It’s pretty shady to cover discriminatory practices with a fare hike, but that’s just what the Hands On Children’s Museum in Florida did. Fortunately, Internet activists are on the scene to raise their voices.
Despite their common goals, legislators on different sides of the aisle are finding it difficult to hash out new, clear rules for handling the sorts of nonprofits that spurred the enhanced scrutiny that caused the IRS scandal. Is this a problem with the Internal Revenue Service, with the tax code, or with the fallout of the Citizens United decision?
What can we learn from the speed and efficiency with which One Fund Boston has managed the task of distributing moneys to those harmed by the April 15th Boston Marathon bombing? 
Mural arts programs get creative when it comes to covering costs.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development says that closing 16 of its 80 offices will save tens of millions of dollars. However, many of them provide services to the areas hit most hard by the housing crisis. 
The creation of regional networks of African artists aids the development of civil society and may lead to a more democratic discourse in the nonprofit sector. 
The impact of prospective cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will fall predominantly on people of color. Is this simply a disproportionately adverse impact of an ostensibly racially neutral policy proposal, or the logical result of conservatives’ attacks on federal entitlement programs? 
Booz Allen Hamilton has an extensive corporate social responsibility agenda and strong connections to several of the nation’s top intelligence agencies. Do these two elements combine to say something about Edward Snowden’s whistleblowing?
A new CEO has finally been chosen to succeed Nancy Brinker at Susan G. Komen for the Cure but what does that mean?
Planned Parenthood is paring down its national network in the midst of massive shifts in national healthcare policy and continuing political challenges. Will they find strength in mergers? 
Pope Francis met with Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and affirmed their commitment to the “stability of families” without invoking the union between a man and a woman. If you think that this means a thawing of the Church’s stance on non-heterosexual marriages, though, you haven’t been paying attention.
The latest news concerning the IRS controversy include staffing changes, the FBI Director’s assertion to Congress that he doesn’t know anything about the FBI’s IRS investigation, and word that conservative groups have not been interviewed yet.
Roger Goodell wrote an extensive letter to the Congressional Native American Caucus that attempted to rationalize and excuse the name of the Washington, D.C. football team. Is it possible that he’s speaking on behalf of all the NFL member teams? 
In its annual review of the economy, the International Monetary Fund said that automatic spending cuts would “not only exert a heavy toll on growth in the short term, but…could also reduce medium-term potential growth.” 
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According to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Detroit can’t sell works of art from the Detroit Institute of Arts to solve its financial difficulties, even if the city is the owner of the art.
The Finance Committee’s review is readable, concise, and informative. However, politics mandates that it also be noncommittal. 
The discussion of immigration reform has so far omitted the needs of New Americans who seek to become part of their adopted communities. Manhattan Institute pundit Howard Husock seeks to remedy this oversight.
Arizona governor Jan Brewer saw the writing on the wall concerning the Affordable Care Act, and set out to ensure the best possible coverage for her constituents, moving heaven and earth (and the legislature) to do it.
The Guardian has announced its charity awards competition, which shines a spotlight on “small, pioneering charities whose work often goes unnoticed.”
NPQ figures that a lot of its readers will be hearing about yesterday’s court ruling on unpaid internships. We’ve called out the most salient parts of the related law, and encourage you to give us your responses to the decision.
Pulpit Freedom Sunday mobilized over 1,000 church leaders to challenge the IRS’s authority to prevent them from partisan political activity. Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee thinks churches should ditch their tax exemption to circumvent any and all government restriction on religious free speech—whether it exists or not. 
A fascinating art exhibition was staged in New York City, wherein visitors to the Museum of Art and Design were invited to take and leave “exhibits” as they chose. 
If the Minnesota Orchestra won’t be playing music, how should it spend the money given to it by the state? 
It’s pretty shady to cover discriminatory practices with a fare hike, but that’s just what the Hands On Children’s Museum in Florida did. Fortunately, Internet activists are on the scene to raise their voices.
What’s the connection between the technical side of computing and the drive to spread secrets and cause social change? 
