The Trump administration seeks to tighten rules for qualifying for food stamps, but the measure is far more likely to increase hunger than the number of employed workers.
Museum Protests Continue over the Morality of Tainted Money
A major donor Whitney museum board member makes weapons, and the protestors out front are not going to let patrons forget that. Without such displays, sometimes this sector might justifiably be called “Laundered Reputations-R-Us.”
Foxes, Henhouses, and Billionaire Philanthropists Eradicating Inequity
Yesterday, NPQ reported on the gift of $100 million to Connecticut schools by a hedge fund investor in the state. But had that investor not benefitted from the carried-interest loophole, the state’s schools might have had $100 million more to begin with.
St. Louis Police Seek Freer Hand to Use Mace and Pepper Spray
St. Louis police have filed a motion arguing that they should not be prevented from using chemical agents like pepper spray on protestors when they see fit.
Spring 2019 Digital Issue
NPQ’s Spring 2019 magazine issue focuses on Nonprofits & Democracy: A View from the Current Century and Nonprofits, Taxation & the Public Trust.
Remembering Nipsey Hussle: Cultural and Community Activist Extraordinaire
The willingness of others to pick up the mantle and continue Hussle’s work speaks to the fact that building a beloved community isn’t a one-and-done deal, but a marathon.
A New Kind of Mega-Grant Announced to Connecticut Public Schools
A Connecticut family that made its wealth off of hedge funds offers to ante up $100 million to improve outcomes in the state’s low-income public schools.
Bought and Paid For: The Prices We Pay When We Put Large Donors First
Harassment in the Jewish community—and everywhere—fundamentally stems from power imbalances. These imbalances are so often fueled by money—who has it and who needs it.
A California Radio Station Helps Preserve Mexican Indigenous Languages
A nonprofit dedicated to indigenous rights and wellness in northern California runs a radio station with programming in various indigenous languages.
Could Co-op Housing Narrow the Nation’s Housing Affordability Gap?
Once a mainstay of working-class housing in New York City, housing cooperatives may come back into favor as housing affordability challenges mount.
Pink Ladies’ $320K Jackpot: A Charitable Game Gone Massive
However successful you may be at raising money, charity by the seat of your pants can sometimes lead you into dangerous territory.
Strengthened Violence Against Women Act Passes House as NRA Fights to Block It
Staving off opposition from the National Rifle Association, the US House of Representatives voted 263–158 to strengthen the Violence Against Women Act.