While much attention has focused on the immediate damage of the Trump administration on climate, what’s the long-term judicial reach—and how can the next generation fight back?
The Long Reach of Trump’s Climate Agenda
Study Finds Widespread Self-Censorship in the Philanthropic Sector
A recent study reveals that major US foundations have remained silent or scrubbed DEI content from their websites in response to the Trump administration’s crackdown on “woke” initiatives.
Legal Defense Funds Protect Nonprofits Under Political Attack by Trump Administration
New legal defense funds and nonprofit law firms are stepping in to provide critical support to nonprofits under attack, even as traditional law firms retreat.
Can We All Become Nonprofit Consultants?
The rise in nonprofit consulting reveals deeper sector-wide disillusionment and urges a reimagination of meaningful, sustainable nonprofit work.
Building Blocks of a Public Policy Agenda for Volunteerism
To support volunteerism, public policy has an important role to play. Here is a framework of what supportive policy for nonprofit volunteers might look like.
How Hartford Foundation Reimagines Scholarships for Debt-Free College
A Hartford-based community foundation is reimagining student support by launching a $30 million scholarship initiative that pairs generous financial aid with wraparound services to help local youth attend and complete college debt-free.
Universities Capitulate to Trump Administration’s Demands—But at What Cost?
In recent months, several universities have entered settlements with the Trump administration, signaling a lack of autonomy and domino effect for diminished academic freedom.
Island on Edge: Trump Board Shake-Up Sparks Fears in Puerto Rico
When five board members were fired from Puerto Rico’s oversight board, the US media offered modest coverage. But in Puerto Rico itself, it’s a major earthquake.
A Theory and Practice of Civil Society—And How It Can “Show Up” Today
Faced with rising authoritarianism, many call on “civil society” to act. But what can civil society do? Three keys ways are building on local knowledge, relationships, and community.
Singing in the Midst of Pain
Being a singer in a band that fights for social justice is more than an artistic endeavor. It means being in service of a greater purpose.
The Philanthropic Trap: How Charity Can Legitimize Systemic Problems
In a few decades, foundation assets have increased more than tenfold, yet social problems mount too. What is happening? We need to escape the philanthropic trap.
Staff Picks for 2025: Rebekah Barber
The stories Rebekah Barber curated from 2025 include examples of the powerful organizing work that is being done in the South.