The US House passes a far-reaching bill that would double the federal minimum wage and phase out lower minimum wages for youth, disabled, and restaurant workers.
US House Votes to Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour by 2025
Tate Modern Commits to Addressing Climate Crisis in Its Exhibits and Operations
The Tate Modern museum has committed itself to reimagining its role in the context of the ongoing climate crisis. Will their move, as activists hope, inspire others to follow suit?
Preserving Black-Owned Land: Why New Policies are Needed
A century ago, Black farmers in the US South owned 15 million acres of land. Today, Black land ownership is less than one-tenth that amount.
University and Publisher Tussle over Access to Academic Research
A battle between the University of California and Elsevier, a leading publisher, centers on when research findings should be freely available and when they should be kept behind a subscription paywall.
The Role of Philanthropy in Regional Economic Development: The Donor View
In a survey of 32 San Diego donors, each of whom has given over $1 million, all 32 say their donations aim to not simply “do good” but to promote economic well-being.
Low Wage Chronicles: Exploiting Workers with Disabilities in Illinois
One organization finds itself owing $576,000 in back wages to its workers with disabilities. Another is flatfootedly using its employees as political fodder.
Water Scarcity a Boon for Financial Investors and the Nonprofit Sector Alike
The rise of water programming across nonprofits of all sizes has increased dramatically over the past 20 years, but how much simply feeds the “do-gooder/aid industrial complex?”
Trading a Nonprofit Building for Programmatic Freedom—with a Little Twist
An anonymous donor has bought the well-placed nonprofit building to rededicate it to community use and eventually sell it—even at a substantial financial loss—to another nonprofit.
Program to Promote Employee Ownership in Communities of Color Scores Early Wins
It is still early, but a fellowship program that aims to jump-start local programs to support conversion of businesses with retiring owners to their employees has promising early outcomes.
What New York’s New Climate Change Acts Do
The goal of the legislation is to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050—specifically, to reduce emissions to 85 percent below the levels in 1990.
Watching “When They See Us”: Reflections as a White Woman in Nonprofit Leadership
When we watch a truly great film, especially one about real, unspeakable events that happened in plain view, our watching is layered.
Planned Parenthood’s New President Out after Less than a Year
Planned Parenthood has ended the tenure of President Dr. Leana Wen for “philosophical differences.” She wanted to focus on the medicine, while the board wants to turn more firmly toward advocacy.