While attention to disasters is often short, recovery takes a long time. Policy and philanthropy need to support second responders, many of whom are immigrants.
The Role of Immigrant “Second Responders”—What the LA Wildfires Teach Us
Meet the Donor-Advised Funds That Are Meeting the Moment
Amid an unprecedented attack in an already precarious funding landscape, some DAFs provide affirmative examples for how the whole sector should operate.
Openings Arise for State and Local Housing Activists amid Federal Retrenchment
While federal housing cutbacks harm millions, a silver lining is that the federal retrenchment is already providing openings for state and local housing policy gains.
Federal Workers Are Organizing for Democracy—from the Inside Out
In the crucible of mass layoff threats, federal workers are discovering their voice. This organizing could have widespread implications far beyond the public sector.
How the Arts Can Create the Foundation for a Multiracial US Democracy
Trump’s hostile takeover of America’s flagship arts institutions challenges us to reimagine the role of the arts in public life to create a robust culture of democracy.
As Global Climate and Refugee Crises Accelerate, a Call for Humanity
On World Refugee Day, climate change is still a leading cause of migration. Advocates and faith leaders push us to support immigrations despite hostility from the current US presidential administration.
How Nonprofits and Activists Can Oppose Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
What can nonprofits and movement leaders do in the face of Trump’s signature “big, beautiful bill”? Complete victory may be unlikely, but some wins are in fact possible.
“Unrig the Game”: Learning from Women of Color in Leadership and Social Movements
In Vanessa Priya Daniel’s new book Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning, she calls for radical shifts in how women of color leaders are seen and supported in social movements.
For Black Maternal Health, We Need Justice and Equity: A Conversation with Angela Doyinsola Aina
The founder of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance discusses how the organization is navigating this current political climate and the type of supports that are needed.
A Group of Black Girls Commemorates Juneteenth by Walking in Harriet Tubman’s Footsteps
This Juneteenth, a group of Black girls are embarking on a 14-day tour to follow the footsteps of Harriet Tubman.
In California’s Largest Landback Deal, the Yurok Tribe Reclaims Sacred Land Around Klamath River
More than 17,000 acres around the Klamath River in Northern California have returned to the Yurok Tribe, completing the largest landback deal in California history.
Making Housing Affordable: How Government Can Finance Homes at Low Cost
A key driver of the cost of homebuilding is financing. If housing were financed the same way bridges and roads are, building affordable housing at scale would be far easier.