NPQ has found the legal wake-up calls issued to nonprofit boards that fall asleep at the wheel a welcome indicator of a healthier regulatory environment, but some see it differently.
Nonprofit Urges School District to Adopt Racial Bullying Policies
Following a parent’s complaint that the school district was not responding to allegations of racial bullying toward her children, a coalition is asking for better policies.
Court of Appeals to Directors of Nonprofits: “Nonprofit” Does Not Mean “No Risk for You”
The business judgment rule offers directors some protection, but it is not an all-purpose shield against claims based on dereliction of duty, let alone disloyalty or self-dealing.
An Unusual Employee Onboarding Requirement—Or Is It?
Nonprofits might want to think about this values-laden example of an employee onboarding process and consider what they themselves can do.
Newsweek Draws Connection Between Clintons and Ukrainian “Oligarch”
More questions about the Clinton Foundation have emerged, this time about the donations of a Ukrainian “oligarch” at a time when his company was selling equipment to Iran.
In Vermont, Public Appropriations for Local Nonprofits Go Before the Voters
One town in Southern Vermont is considering a change in a longtime exercise in direct democracy.
A New Scheme for Judging Corporate “Just”-ness, Starring…
Add billionaire Paul Tudor Jones II to the list of people who think they have a better way of rating and ranking corporations for their social responsibility—and, in the course of which, elevate their behavior and market attractiveness.
Immigration Brings Economic Benefits to Rural America
Immigration to rural areas is correlated with economic growth, according to U.S. Census and other economic and population indicators. That’s no surprise to us, but it means immigrant rights advocates should be sure to focus attention on more than urban centers.
$20M No-bid Contract Plus a Connected Nonprofit Equals One Big Inquiry
An investigation of Chicago Public Schools contracts shows a link to the politically connected Chicago Public Education Foundation, but the exact nature of that connection remains a mystery.
House and Senate Conferring to Come Up with One Really Problematic Federal Budget
Bob Greenstein from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities has produced a brief but pointed review of what’s wrong with the House and Senate budgets that conferees are now discussing on Capitol Hill.
Wrongful Conviction Exoneree Ponders Running for Congress
Would you elect an ex-convict and exoneree as your congressman?
A Suicide, Federal Tax Policy, and Wealth Inequality
A man commits suicide while holding a “tax the rich” sign. The House chooses to do the exact opposite, letting the nation’s top 0.2% out of estate tax liabilities.