Michelle Obama tells her Twitter followers how the first family talks about marriage.
Video: First Lady Discusses Gay Marriage
Progressive Advocate Kim Klein Takes a Stand for Mixing Religion and Politics
Kim Klein is a powerful force in the world of grassroots advocacy and social justice. Now, she comes clean about the source of her adamant progressiveness: old-fashioned religion.
Can Nonprofit News Outlets Avoid the Biases of Funders?
Two Montana nonprofit news outlets with ties to funders with conservative political leanings raise questions as to how objective any news outlet can really be.
Several State Fairs Going Private
State fairs run by government agencies and nonprofits are facing budget troubles, and for-profit investors are stepping in—but will they change the culture of the state fair in the process?
Nonprofit That Lost Diocese Funding Receives Aid from Donors, Foundation
The recent crackdown by the Catholic Church against nonprofits that keep company with others that the Church doesn’t like is provoking strong reactions, and in Denver, some donations.
ProPublica Founder Marion Sandler Remembered
Marion Sandler, who founded the nonprofit investigative journalism ProPublica with her husband, has passed away at the age of 81, but her legacy will remain.
Are Charter Schools Creating More Segregation?
America’s public schools are reportedly more segregated now than they were in the 1950s. A new report looks at whether the charter school movement may be partially to blame.
George Lucas Exposes Underbelly of Affordable Housing Debates
In Marin County, Calif., film legend George Lucas has decided to scrap plans to build a new digital studio and instead offer land up for affordable housing, and not all neighbors are pleased.
Advertising Standards Complaints against Charities in UK May Have an Upside
Is it true that “no press is bad press” for nonprofits conducting public education campaigns?
Research Finds Different Charity Messages Resonate with Democrats and Republicans
A new research paper suggests that how a charity presents its values and priorities may impact how likely a potential Republican or Democratic donor may be to make a contribution.
As More Corporations Flee ALEC, What Exactly Are They Running From?
Amazon and Wal-Mart recently joined the list of corporations retreating from the nonprofit American Legislative Exchange Council. What is behind this mass exodus?
Beyond Corporate Capitalism: Not So Wild a Dream
It’s time to put the taboo subject of public ownership back on the progressive agenda. It is the only way to solve some of the most serious problems facing the nation.