The past few years have seen a labor surge, but union numbers remain flat. At a June gathering in Detroit, some 300 organizers came together to try to change that.
Can Labor Organizers Transform a Moment into a Movement?
Building Together: How to Create a Worker-Led Workforce Development System
The US workforce development system often fails workers. But in communities ranging from Detroit to San Francisco, a more effective worker-centered vision is emerging.
What Is “Civil Society”—and How Is It Under Threat?
“Civil society” is a term that seems to cropping up everywhere lately. But what is “civil society” exactly, and how to politics impact it?
From Courts to Community Power: Trans Rights Advocates Respond to Skrmetti’s Fallout
The United States v. Skrmetti decision was a blow to trans rights movements. But LGBTQ+ advocates are mobilizing quickly and creatively to protect their communities without relying solely on the courts or state laws that may be undermined by the Trump administration.
Oregon’s Nonprofits Describe the Inequities in Government Funding Structures
Oregon’s human service nonprofits are facing a wage disparity compared to the for-profit and public sectors; the unique nature of their work remains undercompensated and overlooked by government funding structures.
Equal Justice USA to Close amid Federal Funding Cuts
In the wake of federal funding cuts in April, Equal Justice USA—a nonprofit that uses justice-centered strategies to address violence—has announced its pending closure.
When Civic Life Is Breaking, How Can We Rebuild It?
To rebuild civic life, it’s necessary to rebuild a culture of accountability to local communities and a culture of participation rooted in local democratic engagement.
A Trillion-Dollar Debacle: How Trump’s Budget Bill Codifies Healthcare Apartheid
The United States has long had a two-tiered health system. Recent budget cuts to Medicaid, coupled with tax cuts for the wealthy, make inequality even worse.
A Labor Movement That Matters: From May Day to Labor Day and Beyond
For too long, labor has operated in silos. Solidarity is required. May Day 2025 offered a glimpse of what can occur if labor and community together fight the billionaire agenda.
Why Economic Development Subsidies Are Racist—and What to Do About Them
In the name of job creation, state and local economic development subsidies reinforce structural racism. But increasingly, community activists are resisting these practices.
How Philanthropy Can Lead in Building Ethical AI for the Public Good
Philanthropy must act decisively to ensure AI development and deployment advance equity, ethics, and the nonprofit sector’s ability to serve the public good.
Sixty Years After Medicaid Enactment, Progress Is Rolling Back
Sixty years after the enactment of Medicaid, provisions of the 2025 GOP tax bill seek to roll back progress, potentially leading to millions losing Medicaid, thousands of lives lost, and hundreds of hospitals closed.