The Obama administration has been forced to delay the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges, as it wasn’t able to meet the law’s deadlines.
Health Exchanges for Small Nonprofits and Businesses Delayed
Nurse Ratched Haunts Museum of Mental Health
Oregon State Hospital, site of the filming of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, opens a museum—and a dialogue about the direction of mental-health services.
“Anonymous Korea” Says It Was behind North Korea Cyber Attacks
Both “Anonymous Korea” and a hacker known as “the Jester” claim credit for recent cyber attacks against North Korea that took down several government websites.
Defunct North Carolina Newspaper Seeks New Life as a Nonprofit
A defunct North Carolina newspaper takes a shot at relaunching as a nonprofit journalism outlet and uses a fiscal sponsorship model to avoid IRS tax status limbo.
Government Funding or Philanthropy: What’s Better for Society?
Kevin Walker, president and CEO of the Northwest Area Foundation, argues that charity is preferable to tax-based government expenditures. What do you think?
Clip ‘n Save ‘n Aid: Nonprofit Harnesses Untapped Power of Coupons
Like many nonprofits, the faith-based Building Blocks faces increased demand and reduced donations, yet it has found a way to expand its services thanks to retail coupons.
EEOC Sues an ARC on Behalf of Deaf Employee
A federal lawsuit alleges that a California nonprofit serving those with disabilities didn’t make proper accommodations for a deaf employee, leaving her feeling she had no choice but to resign.
On Gun Control, White House Fails to Tap Power of (Its Own and Other) Nonprofits
President Barack Obama had the opportunity to enroll the nonprofit sector as his agent of change on gun control, but instead settled for the rhetoric of toughness and a mild gun control bill.
In Russia, a “Paralyzing” Assault on the NGO Sector
Writing for the Los Angeles Times, Masha Gessen writes that the current crackdown on civil society in Russia may soon lead to a law targeting “foreign agents” in the media.
In Egypt, Muslim Brotherhood Getting Special NGO Treatment
The Muslim Brotherhood got Egypt’s Social Affairs Ministry to recognize it as an NGO and now a new law may offer it exemption from financial and political restrictions. Where is this headed?
Miss Manners on Social Climbing through Philanthropy
Can philanthropy help you meet a wealthy spouse? Columnist Miss Manners is horrified at the thought of it, but we know people often use philanthropy for non-philanthropic purposes.
The Casino of Democracy? Nev. State Sen. Says Place Your Bets!
Nevada State Sen. Tick Segerblom has proposed legislation that would make it legal to place bets on presidential general elections and primaries as well as Senate and House races.