During the State of the People Power Tour, local communities—many of them in the South—have been organizing around the issues most impacting them.
How the State of the People Power Tour Is Building Power and Amplifying Black Voices
Private Equity and Wheelchair Services: How to Address a National Crisis
Wheelchair and durable medical equipment are a $60 billion industry and growing. But millions of wheelchair users are not getting the repair services they need.
Amid Disappearing Federal Funds, Could New York Be a Model for City-Level Health?
New York City has become an example of city-level health and climate programs. NPQ talks to mayors and advocates about how other cities are attempting to replicate New York City’s success worldwide.
Madeleine L’Engle’s Books Were Never Meant to Be “Safe”
The granddaughter of beloved writer Madeleine L’Engle, author of one of the most banned books of the last 60 years, advocates that books should build courage, not keep us “safe.”
The Human Cost of Cutting Medicaid
Activists are raising the alarm about potential Medicaid cuts outlined in the GOP tax bill. If enacted, it will cause millions to lose their healthcare.
As Long as Social Media Is Around, Can We Really Break Free of Overconsumption?
Social media has heavily influenced our buying habits, causing sustainability has become more of a feel-good buzzword. However, there are ways that we can become more conscious of our overconsumption.
Flood Insurance Is Becoming Unaffordable—Can Community-Based Catastrophe Insurance Help?
When individual homes don’t have adequate insurance, entire communities suffer. Community-based insurance might help close the gap.
Arab and Muslim Advocates Fight Back Against Federal Repression
Arab and Muslim Americans are organizing to resist federal repression. At the same time, they are well aware that the scourge of Islamophobia is not new.
Advocates Mobilize to Stave Off Cuts to Federal Student Loan Programs
A federal budget bill threatens to reduce higher education loan forgiveness that benefits nonprofit workers and other borrowers. Advocates are mobilizing in response.
How to Reduce Economic Inequality by Expanding Employee Ownership
The workplace is a leading site of inequality, but if workers owned businesses, that could change. How can advocates seize the opportunity to grow worker ownership?
As Neoliberalism Crashes, What Comes Next?
Neoliberalism, a leading cause of inequality for decades, is dying. What comes next is unclear. For economic justice advocates, building a positive path forward is essential.
Why the Threats Against Nonprofit Tax Status Are Unprecedented
History shows that Trump isn’t the first US president to threaten to revoke a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status, but it is unique that he is doing it at a time when so many other federal resources are also being revoked.