After President Barack Obama’s re-election, it appears that some citizens are so upset at the prospect of “four more years” that they are pushing to have their states secede.
Seceding from the Union: Online Edition
If You Want Campaign Finance Reform, It’s up to YOU!
Nicholas Confessore suggests that, because President Obama won re-election, he won’t be motivated to take up campaign finance reform. Is this so, and what role should nonprofits play?
How One Defunct Nonprofit Disposed of Its Assets
After 19 years of service, the Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. in Arizona is closing down and finding some good uses for its remaining assets.
Marijuana Laws Galore but Implementation Issues Impinge
In Massachusetts, marijuana is now legal for medical purposes—but many don’t want a dispensary near them. Now what?
What Should a “Homeless Bill of Rights” Include?
What does a “Homeless Bill of Rights” actually accomplish for homeless people? Rhode Island is a test case, having passed a homeless bill of rights this past summer.
UPS Cuts Boy Scouts Funding, Citing Discriminatory Practices
UPS has reportedly ended its support and grant funding for the Boy Scouts of America, citing the group’s exclusion of gays. Last year, UPS gave more than $85,000 to the Boy Scouts.
Did Philanthropists “Buy” Wash. Charter School Approval?
Several wealthy philanthropists made significant contributions to the campaign to authorize the establishment of up to 40 charter schools in the state of Washington.
Death to the Annual Report Mass Mailing
Let’s not assume everyone wants that expensive annual report mailer. Scale your response, keep costs down, and provide people with options that will put them on the road to becoming your advocates.
Cornel West Calls Obama a “Rockefeller Republican in Blackface”
Tavis Smiley and Cornel West are calling out the Obama administration for what they see as its shortcomings and to hope to help convene a White House conference to eradicate poverty.
Community-Based Organizations Helped Deliver Asian American Vote
Much has been made of how the Latino vote helped deliver another term to President Barack Obama. But Asian American groups also facilitated the mobilization of the Asian vote, which “broke for Obama by a huge margin.”
Dept. of Ed Grant Awardees Hope Private Funders Follow
The U.S. Department of Education awarded 20 school districts and nonprofits $150 million through the third round of the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant competition. Will private dollars follow?
Mixed Results on Election Night for Teachers’ Unions, Charter Schools
There is still much popular support for teachers’ unions, but there is little question that the charter school movement is continuing to wear down its opposition and win support at the polls.