Explaining his support for military-style assault weapons, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) mentions his fear that society is one cyber attack or natural disaster away from total chaos.
Lindsey, Get Your Gun: Sen. Graham’s Weird Survivalist Nightmare
Nonprofits and the Missing Among Us: A Case Study in Persistence
The Warriors-Internationalist Affairs Committee is dedicated to finding Soviet soldiers who are missing in Afghanistan. It has just found one such veteran after 33 years.
This Spring Break, the Jersey Shore Is Wasted; Want to Help?
Television network MTV is notorious for throwing over-the-top spring break parties and concerts geared toward college crowds, but this year, volunteerism takes center stage.
Remembering Chavez’s Debated Role in U.S. Home Heating Assistance
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died yesterday. In the U.S., some remember him for his much-debated role in subsidizing oil heating for poor families.
Nonprofit Engages World-Class Designer in Painting a Drab School
The nonprofit Publicolor has managed to get world-class designer Massimo Vignelli to lend his talents to a colorful paint job at the Bronx Design and Construction Academy.
D.C. Civic Federations Appear Split along Racial Lines
In the nation’s capital, the DC Federation of Citizens Association appears mostly white while the D.C. Federation of Civic Associations seems largely black. What gives?
Trusting in Billionaire Philanthropy? Maybe Not
Though he later took it all back, Chinese billionaire philanthropist floated the idea that the amount of children one can have in China should correspond to their level of education.
Bradley Manning: Traitor or Whistleblower?
Is Private Bradley Manning, who admitted to giving classified materials to WikiLeaks, guilty of a traitorous act, or does he follow in the line of Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg?
YouTube “Do Gooder” Video Awards Seek Nonprofit Videos
Calling all nonprofits with videos! The 2013 “Do Gooder” Video Awards are now accepting submissions. For inspiration, here’s a look at some of 2012’s winning videos.
Initial Goal Reached. Now What? Sustaining Crowdfunding over the Long Term
Many crowdfunding projects are “one and done,” such as a musician’s production of an album. But how can you harness the power of crowdfunding for ongoing nonprofit service delivery?
Bell Rings in PTA/PTO Smackdown
The nonprofit National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and its for-profit competitor, PTO Today, have reached a settlement that brings an end to the PTA’s lawsuit.
IRS Urged to Dispense with Outdated Rules on Media Startups
Journalism organizations seeking to adopt a nonprofit model have frequently been stymied by IRS reticence about approving these entities. A new report calls for change.