Many of the reversals will require action from lawmakers. Public health experts and educators warn that dropped mandates could worsen disease outbreaks and add to a teacher shortage.
Federal Funding for Public Media Is Gone. What Now?
A $1.1 billion federal funding cut to public media threatens local journalism, especially in rural areas, prompting calls for philanthropic support and innovative funding solutions.
This Summer, Parents Stitched Together Child Care to Give Their Kids a ‘Space for Black Joy’
Amid rising camp costs and limited options, parents built their own patchwork of child care plans with relatives, community programs and Black-led camps.
As Schools Become a Political Battleground, Student Performance Continues to Plunge
Schools across the United States are depleted and disconcerted heading into this academic year, following a chaotic summer riddled with financial uncertainty.
We Stood Up: Organizing at a Feminist Nonprofit
When it comes to the workplace, many nonprofits fall far short of their political ideals. At my feminist nonprofit, we stood up to demand change.
International Nonprofits After USAID: A View from the Global South
As the immediate shock of the shutdown of USAID subsides, activists in the Global South consider how to leverage the withdrawal of USAID to democratize global nonprofits.
Freedom Dreams and Care: A New Vision for Black Male Leadership
A new vision for Black men as leaders requires interrogating how Black men can dismantle internalized patriarchy. This is important for nonprofits—and beyond.
Protecting Classrooms: What Nonprofits Need to Know About ICE in Schools
As ICE enters schools under the guise of “wellness checks,” Laura Vazquez from UnidosUS discusses how nonprofits can fight back and support immigrant communities.
The Patterns That Limit Organizations—and What Nonprofit Leaders Can Do About It
Our conditioned patterns replicate themselves in our workplace cultures and strategic decision-making approaches—and can significantly limit impact. Organizations should take intentional, concrete steps to heal these patterns.
Foundations and Movements: Manuel Pastor in Conversation with Carmen Rojas
In a wide-ranging and personal conversation, scholar-activist Manuel Pastor and foundation president Carmen Rojas discuss how to respond effectively to rising authoritarianism.
Voter Registration Faces Threats Nonprofits Can’t Ignore
Political leaders are gutting nonpartisan voter registration programs. The changes threaten nonprofits’ ability to provide support to underrepresented groups, leaving them without a voice in elections that shape their lives.
After the Uprising: The Legacy of 2020’s Nonprofit Leadership Revolution
Women and people of color achieved meaningful gains in 2020, but now see dwindling support, political backlash, and persistent systemic challenges.