Conspiracy thinking is alive and well in the Southwest, where right-wingers think the U.S. Army’s Jade Helm training exercises are a secret plot to invade Texas.
News Flash: The U.S. Army Isn’t Going to Invade and Take Over Texas
Hopes for Jimmy Carter’s Quick Return to Peace and Democracy Work
There are many reasons to admire Jimmy Carter for his post-presidential career dedicated to peace and human rights. We hope he recovers quickly from the illness he developed while monitoring elections in Guyana.
Madison School Superintendent Urges Protesting Students to Stay Safe
Before today’s upcoming announcement of whether the officer who shot 19-year-old Tony Robinson, Jr., will be indicted, the superintendent of the Madison School District paused to give advice to parents of students who may protest.
New Study: Many Hospital Closings May Have Little Effect on Local Health
Last week, a report published by the Journal for Health Affairs challenged the assertion that patient health is significantly compromised when hospitals close.
An Artistic Collaboration Built around Sin
Seven museums across New York State and Connecticut are collaborating to produce seven shows, each of which is focused on one of the seven deadly sins.
The Citizens United Campaign for the White House: Bernie Sanders vs. Everyone Else
Nonprofits have long had a stake in reducing the influence of big money on electoral campaigns. In the 2016 presidential election, only candidate Bernie Sanders is willing to make the Supreme Court Citizens United decision into a campaign issue.
Fast Food and Living Wages: Can They Coexist?
It was an interesting week that was in the fight over minimum wage.
What Exactly Are Charter Schools Accomplishing for the Educational System?
Last week was a celebration of charter schools across the nation, highlighted by a ringing endorsement from President Obama, but it’s not quite clear exactly what dimensions of charter school performance advocates should be celebrating.
When Nonprofits Buy For-Profits: The Landscape in Senior Living
Acquisitions to expand among nonprofit senior residential organizations started slowly after the recession, but now are surging and can often entail buying a for-profit.
£1Bn Lloyd’s Register Foundation is Britain’s “Biggest Charity”
How does one explain why a charity with a £1 billion turnover made only £18m in grants?
Appeals Court Invalidates NSA Mass Telephone Surveillance Program as Illegal
The Appeals Court ruling that the NSA’s mass surveillance of domestic telephone calls was illegal under the PATRIOT Act should be seen as a victory for free speech groups and a vindication of Edward Snowden.
Social Enterprise Uber Alles: What Kind of Social Enterprise is Uber?
Among social enterprise advocates, the Uber ride-share business gets lots of plaudits, but critics question what Uber means for labor protections and collective bargaining.