More than 1,447 churches participated in “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” this past weekend, an event organized to challenge the IRS restriction on religious leaders endorsing specific candidates.
Churches Risk Tax-Exempt Status to Endorse Candidates
Crowdsourced Porn Site Plans Proceeds for Charity—Your Take?
A nonprofit based in Milan has launched a crowdfunding campaign to create a pornographic site that proposes to distribute revenues to charitable causes.
PETA’s Faces of Cruelty: Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Squirtle
Yes, it is true that PETA is attacking Pokémon for cruelty to animals. It’s hard to believe. Not long ago, PETA attacked Mario from the Super Mario Bros. video game for wearing fur.
Tax-Exempt Scranton Properties May be Singled out for Scrutiny
According to the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations, the Scranton City Council discussed opposing any applications for zoning variances from tax-exempt property owners.
D.C. Charter Schools: Does Performance Match the Hype?
A data analysis by retired math teacher G.F. Brandenburg suggests that there may be a disconnect between the hype and the actual performance of Washington, D.C. charter schools.
Nonprofits Might Be the Future of “How Music Works”
If there is to be a solution to the recording industry’s ongoing problem, it’s looking increasingly like the nonprofit sector may be called upon to help find and implement it.
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September Jobs Report Neither a Conspiracy Nor a Cause for Celebration
OPINION
Those who think the Bureau of Labor Statistics manipulated the September jobs report are crackpots. Those who rejoice in the report’s numbers are missing the real picture.
Atlanta Archdiocese Rejects Komen; Komen Rejects Porn Funding
The Archdiocese of Atlanta has advised Church members not to direct funding to the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure—based on the actions of the national organization.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Are We There Yet?
A report on the Clinton Global Initiative suggests ideals of corporate social responsibility are nearing unanimous acceptance. Is that so, and are such ideals informing actions?
Pick. Click. Give Exhibits Alaskan Generosity Even in Hard Times
Although Alaskans received less oil and gas royalties through the state’s Permanent Fund this year, giving through the state’s Pick. Click. Give program increased compared to last year.
Teachers Take Aim at Race to the Top Program
President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney laud the Race to the Top Program, which creates a dilemma for public school teachers who are critical of the program.