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.
A Labor Movement That Matters: From May Day to Labor Day and Beyond
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.
Forget the Silent Auction: How to Focus Your Fundraising Energy
Rhea Wong answers your fundraising questions, emphasizing action over perfection, authentic donor engagement, and focus over busy-ness.
Burnout Rates Across Nonprofits Are Rising—but Flexible Reporting Could Help
Burnout in the nonprofit sector is, and will continue to be, an ongoing issue. But advocates see flexible, relationship-centered grant reporting as a solution to burnout and a step toward more equitable philanthropy.
From Service to Power—Retooling the Nonprofit Sector
The nonprofit sector is large, employing nearly one in 10 US workers. This means nonprofits have potential power. Converting that potential into real power, however, requires a change in mindset.
US Labor Officials Seek to Roll Back Protections—the Time to Comment Is Now!
The US Labor Department this month issued over 60 proposed changes to worker protections. But most haven’t taken effect—yet. The time for public comment is now.
Addressing the Medical Debt Crisis, One Bill at a Time
The work of medical debt relief organizations is even more critical now as millions of people are expected to be funneled into medical debt following the passage of the GOP tax bill.
The New Student Loan Regime—Pauses, Pain, and Limits on Forgiveness
The US student loan system has long been a mess. Under Biden, some progress was being made. But the Trump administration has more than reversed those gains.
Attacks on Journalists a Warning Sign for Civil Society
Escalating attacks on journalists in the United States during recent protests signal a broader threat to civil society, press freedom, and the democratic role of nonprofits.
Is Nothing Sacred? Western Apache Face Irreversible Loss for Copper Profits
In Arizona, copper mining threatens a Western Apache sacred site. In the name of securing domestic energy, Native American communities face mounting threats.