In a new book, Karen Handel characterizes Planned Parenthood as a “schoolyard thug” in regard to its response to Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s former decision to defund it.
Komen, Karen Handel and the Bully Book
Whether Obama or Romney, Charter Schools Win; Does the Public?
While there are vast differences between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney on many important issues, the candidates have similar stances on supporting charter schools.
Donor Trying to “Buy” Political Management Program?
Canadian teachers say the Riddell Family Foundation’s agreement to fund a new political management program at Carleton University in Ottawa is a threat to academic freedom.
Federal Money Tied to Foster Care to Be Untethered
Millions of dollars of federal money formerly tied to foster care services will be freed up to be used on other services that divert children from state custody.
Invisible Children’s Main Success? Marketing and Fundraising
The value of Invisible Children, the force behind the Kony 2012 viral video, should be the outcome of its program, but in the real world, its success is its marketing and fundraising.
Party Animals: Nonprofits at the Democratic National Convention
Nonprofits are at the heart of the Democratic National Convention since the Democratic Party put tough restrictions on raising funds to support the giant gala’s $37 million cost.
Content Crushes and you and me
I get terrible crushes on people who write or speak beautifully. It is my failing romantically because there are plenty of cads with the gift o’ gab but a fine turn of phrase – Whoa Nellie!
Voter ID Laws Seen as Limiting Participation
The proliferation of voter ID laws may turn some people off from politics, making the democratic mission of the nonprofit sector more difficult.
Hacker Group Says FBI Tracking 12 Million Apple Devices
A hacker group claims that it stole a list of 12 million Apple unique device identifiers (UDIDs) from an FBI laptop.
Prospect of Corcoran Gallery Move Leads to New D.C. Nonprofit
The news that the board of the Corcoran Gallery of Art is considering moving from its historic building and 115-year home near the White House meets local opposition in D.C.
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Takes (It) off in Scotland
A new breast cancer awareness campaign in Scotland will feature actress/comedienne Elaine C. Smith holding up, in front of her own chest, placards with photos of breasts that show symptoms.
Rising Tea Party Star Calls for Complete Donor Disclosure
Tea Party Senate candidate Ted Cruz, seen as likely to win in Texas, calls the current campaign finance system “ridiculous” and favors complete disclosure of all political campaign donors.