The University of Glasgow joins 13 American universities as part of the fossil fuel divestment movement.
University of Glasgow is First in Europe to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Be All That You Can Be—As a Nonprofit Board Member
Being asked to sit on a board is a vote of confidence, but you better be committed to the responsibilities that come with the position!
Bloomberg Philanthropies: Big Grants to Cities to Spark Public Art
The new Public Art Challenge program from Bloomberg Philanthropies will award at least three cities up to a million dollars each to spark public art.
Firsthand Account of the Hong Kong Protests: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Civil Democracy
If the Hong Kong protests succeed, even if it is decades from now, the kind of moral authority earned through difficult civil discourse will be what helps them succeed.
Russia Goes after Ronald McDonald as the Face of American NGOs
Vladimir Putin is investigating the heck out of the Ronald McDonald Houses as foreign agents. Probably not the grounds we would have chosen.
Universities, Intellectual Freedom, and the Anonymous “Gift”
Calls have been made for increased scrutiny of foreign donations after an anonymous gift to Cambridge University had its links revealed.
India’s New Mental Health Policy Focuses on Equality of Services
Historically, India has spent less than one percent of its healthcare budget on mental health, but that may be about to change.
Some Corporate Rogues Have Largest Employee Matching Grant Programs
Matches to employees’ charitable giving are still alive and well at some high-profile corporations, but look at what these corporations more generally represent!
Attempt to Crowdfund Ebola Research a Slow Go
Crowdfunding for addressing Ebola may have something to teach us about what works.
Pentagon’s Version of Vietnam War Raises Role of Museums in History
As the Pentagon spins up a whitewashed version of the Vietnam War, we consider the role of art and culture in establishing truth.
Schools Stress Libraries and Families with Digitally Dependent Homework
One more way to stress out low-income families: assigning students homework that requires an Internet connection and a working computer.
Teach for America Responds to Harvard Students’ Calls to Cut Ties
TFA’s Matthew Kramer deflects concerns over the organization’s corporate relationships and its brief training program.