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.
The New Student Loan Regime—Pauses, Pain, and Limits on Forgiveness
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.
How Nonprofits Can Help Shape AI Governance
As the influence of artificial intelligence grows, the lack of governance and representation in its development is increasingly problematic. Nonprofits can play a vital role in ensuring AI is equitable and community-informed.
Two Protests, Two Continents: Grassroots Movements Against Toxic Waste Disposal
What can the people-powered protests movements of Pithampur, India, and North Carolina’s Warren County teach us?
New Report Looks at Lessons Learned from Bail Out Campaign
Women make up the fastest-growing incarcerated population in the country. A new report looks at the lessons learned from efforts to bail out incarcerated Black women in California.
We Stood Up to Demand Fair Pay
At a nonprofit workplace, a union contract offers workers valuable protections. But those provisions only become meaningful when workers stand up to enforce them.
What Does Solidarity Require? A More Expansive “We”
The Declaration of Independence says: “We hold these truths to be self-evident.” But who is that “we”? That has always been contested—as it is today.
“We’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone”: The Invisible Network of Nonprofits
Beneath the familiar chaos of daily life there is a quiet, constant interaction with a web of nonprofits. From healthcare and education to emotional support and hurricane recovery, one woman’s story reveals how deeply interwoven nonprofits are in the fabric of our communities.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About Birthright Citizenship’s Legal Limbo
How nonprofits can prepare as a controversial executive order seeks to challenge birthright citizenship.
Can a New Labor Institute Advance Black Workers’ Rights in the South?
Jobs with Justice and Clark Atlanta University, a historically Black college, together create a new institute focused on developing Black labor leaders.
Restoring Our Capacities: How an Asset Lens Can Serve Movements Today
To build the movements that our nation and world need today, an asset lens can help us to see community capacities—and more effectively connect people with each other.