In a tough economy, many struggle to feed their families—and their pets. The nonprofit Pet Food Stamps has found ample demand for animal food and supplies subsidies.

As the U.K. deals with the inability of many young people to afford homeownership, does the plan of the G15 social housing coalition suggest a solution to London’s “Generation Rent” problem?

There are at least 267,000 undocumented adult immigrants who self-identify as LGBT, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress.

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high level, but former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich says four key points prevent most Americans from sharing in that recovery.

Did you know that a volunteer town committee member in Massachusetts is considered a local government “employee” under state ethics rules? Neither did Pine DuBois.

Organizing for Action, the 501(c)(4) nonprofit social welfare group run by Obama reelection team advisors has had a change of heart on accepting corporate money.

Does the reaction to major events on Twitter generally reflect public opinion overall? Not according to a recent Pew report.

As major donors felt the impact of the Bernie Madoff scam and the economic downturn, the Palm Beach Opera has had to scramble to refit its business plan to the environment.

The City of Brotherly Love may be the next major city to enact a comprehensive regime of taxation of otherwise tax-exempt property owners.

Through the work of his Atlanta-based nonprofit, former President Jimmy Carter has led a post-presidency life that has measurably moved the nations of this world toward peace.

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Billionaire philanthropists have many options for doling out their mega-funds, and many will opt for traditional private foundations. But how do we raise questions about the timing of long-term grantmaking? And does the “spend down” model need rebranding?

This morning I got two free cups of coffee from people who would normally charge me. They both did the same thing—pushed my money back at me with a smile. Then someone saw me searching my pockets and gave me change for my meter – GAVE it to me. What the heck is going on?