The conviction of the Monsignor William Lynn of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for covering up child sexual abuse raises an important question for all service organizations.
How Soccer Can Drive Social Change
Soccer speaks to many people in other lands and increasingly to people here in the U.S., and several international projects demonstrate its ability to be a vehicle for social change.
Awe-Inspiring Humanity: Philanthropy Hero Is Factory Worker
Chao Wen-cheng, the father of five children and a factory cleaner, has given three quarters of his salary away to charity since the age of 35, largely to orphanages.
Were Public TV Firings Tied to Proposed Religious Broadcast?
Two execs at Alabama Public Television were reportedly dismissed after a disagreement with members of the Alabama Educational Television Commission about a religious video series.
MF Global Collapse Impacts Foundation
Are nonprofits suffering, either directly or indirectly, collateral damage from the MF Global collapse?
Filipino-American Leaders Gather for Landmark Event in D.C.
Filipino-American community leaders convene for the future of their community in the U.S.
In Historic Move, R.I. Nears Homeless Bill of Rights
This coming week, Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is expected to sign into law the nation’s first homeless bill of rights, codifying the illegality of discriminating against the homeless.
Philanthropic Support Keeping Calif. Park Publicly Run
Are there public goods which should not be managed by nonprofits or for-profit companies but solely by government? Consider this unusual case from California.
Change.org Drops StudentsFirst and Stand for Children
Change.org, a progressive online platform that seeks to encourage petition-based activism, has dropped two clients that are seen by some as anti-union.
Supreme Court Restricts Union Process on Non-Member Fees
In a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that unions must notify non-union employees in advance of any move to collect additional dues to be used for political purposes.
Many NGOs Dislike “The Future We Want”
NGOs eviscerate a draft report from the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, saying “The Future We Want” lacks specific goals and enforcement measures.
Simone, Sports, and the Myth of Visibility
People pay attention to what interests them, and little else.