The College Board, the nonprofit that oversees the SAT, just announced a portentously disastrous idea: an “adversity score” to identify students who might get left behind.
Objections Abound to SAT’s Attempt to Fix Test’s Race and Wealth Bias
Is a New, Sustainable Community Approach to City Contracting on the Horizon?
Given that many nonprofits participate in and respond to procurement RFPs from local governments, understanding open contracting can benefit nonprofits looking to add value and legitimacy to their bids while at the same time embracing democratic principles that level the playing field.
23 States Sue Feds to Block HHS “Conscience” Rule Permitting Refusal of Care
If not stopped, an alarming HHS rule that would allow virtually any healthcare worker to opt out of a procedure for reason of religious conscience and would withdraw federal funding to any healthcare institution if they were sanctioned for it will go into effect in July.
Boycott or Not? Many Organizers in Abortion Ban States Say “No”
Many organizers in Alabama and Georgia say disinvesting in Southern states through boycotts right now may be too blunt an instrument and that targeted and healthy reinvestment makes more sense.
Composting Humans: Greening the Death Biz in Washington State
There are echoes of Soylent Green in this story—but in a good way.
Will the Media Find Its Voice in Our World’s Climate Disaster?
As news organizations team up to cover the climate crisis, veteran journalist Bill Moyers asks what media must do to break through the complacency.
Congressional Report Suggests US Pain Nonprofits Helped Loosen WHO Opioid Rules
A report accuses Purdue Pharma of swaying the World Health Organization to change its opioid prescribing guidelines to expand its drug sales overseas.
An Illustrative Example of What Movement-Building Philanthropy Might Look Like
Can philanthropy support social movements? As the Wallace Global Fund indicates, it can, but doing so requires a very different approach to grantmaking.
Red Noses and Celebrity Saviors: Drumbeat of Comic Relief Criticism Continues
Today is Red Nose Day in the United States, even as its sponsor in the UK, Comic Relief, is under fire yet again for its methods.
Dear Colleagues: An Urgent Open Letter to the Philanthropic Community
Three powerful foundation leaders call on their colleagues to participate in BoardSource’s study on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion on foundation boards. To chart a course forward, we must fully realize where we are.
Can ESOPs Make a Difference for Equity? New Research Findings Say Yes
To date, few studies on employee stock ownership plan companies (ESOPs) have paid attention to race, in part because the sector has been largely white. But that is changing, and preliminary data suggests employee ownership can be very effective at building wealth in communities of color.
“We Want Our Freedom,” Declare Disability Advocates to Dems
For some people with disabilities, including some elderly people, how the budget is structured will mean the difference between forced institutionalization or a life of relative freedom.