As war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, students exemplified the bravery of humans and the resilience of nonprofits to support them.
The Women Who Logged on Anyway and Would Not Be Silenced by War
How Movements Protect the Powerful and Discipline the Vulnerable
The Cesar Chávez investigation reveals the harmful pattern of exploitation, silence, that protects the powerful. We must intentionally design our movements so that accountability flows in all directions.
‘The Cruelty Is Just the Point’: A Broken Student Loan System Has Women at the Center
Confusion, litigation and the threat of wage garnishment under Trump have left millions of teachers, nurses and other public service workers with few options and little hope.
You Don’t Have to Be Unionized to Be United
Sometimes change starts small. When one nonprofit worker asked a simple question, it led to policy changes that improved employees’ quality of life.
The ICE Detention of Colombian Journalist Fuels Press Freedom Concerns
The arrest of journalist Estefany Rodríguez sets a dangerous precedent of policing free speech and the press.
Mississippi Leads the Nation in Gun Deaths Among Pregnant and Postpartum People
Mississippi has become a hotspot for these deaths largely because of lax gun laws and restrictive abortion access.
The Expanding Toll of the Child Detention Industry
Since January of last year, at least 3,800 children have been detained by ICE. What’s the impact of immigration enforcement on so many children on the frontlines?
What Is the SAVE America Act?
An explainer on the bill that would require voters to provide documents—such as US passports or birth certificates—proving their citizenship.
Disability Inclusion Isn’t “Special Needs”—It’s Smart Philanthropy
The US Department of Education has gutted nearly all staff responsible for special education oversight, leaving many disability-related programs across agencies to face growing uncertainty about the future of their funding. Funders can help by leaning in on three foundational pillars for advancing disability inclusion.
As Migrant Children Remain in Federal Custody, What Can Nonprofits Do?
As policies shift and immigration courts face mounting backlogs, unaccompanied immigrant children are in custody far longer than the system was designed for. Jennifer Podkul of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) weighs in on the role of nonprofits in protecting children’s rights.
Seat at the Table, No Vote in the Box: Finding the Governance “Sweet Spot”
In today’s issue of Ask a Nonprofit Expert, Cheretta Clerkley, MBA, of BoardSource, addresses a reader’s question about the appropriate levels of staff involvement on the board of directors.
The Ellisons’ Empire: Media Consolidation, Narrative Control, and the Threat to Democracy
The Ellisons’ takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t merely a Hollywood merger; it is a signal that narrative control can be—and has been—bought. Turning away from that fact cedes one of the most essential tools for maintaining a democracy to the people actively working to dismantle it.