In an era of state preemption of local authority, mayors across the United States are finding innovative ways to meet local needs and
Watchdog Cites Unprecedented Challenges to Global Civil Society
The latest report from Civicus paints a dark picture of civil society under threat amid global conflict.
How the Movement for Black Lives Action Fund Is Engaging with Electoral Politics: A Conversation with Rukia Lumumba
With the 2024 election approaching, the Movement for Black Lives is striving to uplift the needs and concerns of Black people.
How to Advance BIPOC Empowerment in the Renewable Energy Industry
Federal climate legislation supports grassroots clean energy production, but might a transformative opportunity be missed for frontline communities of color?
How Guaranteed Income Can Support the Arts—And Ourselves
A 2,400-artist guaranteed income program offers many lessons. One of these is the need to provide an income floor for those doing creative work.
Gaza Solidarity Organizing: Exposing the Military–Higher Education Nexus
Why have so many universities opposed divestment from Israel in the face of student demands? One reason might be their ties to the military.
How Activism at the Local Level Can Rein in Corporate Subsidies
State and local corporate tax subsidies total tens of billions of dollars a year. Through stronger disclosure rules and local organizing, community groups are fighting back.
Building the Solidarity Economy: A Decade’s Assessment
In Boston and throughout Massachusetts, after a decade of solidarity economy building work, even as much has been achieved, there remains a long road ahead.
Righting Abundance: An Emergent Strategy Primer for Funders
How can foundations support emergent movement strategies? What separates promising practices from harmful practices? Author-activist adrienne maree brown examines these questions in her new book, Loving Corrections.
Holding a Revolutionary Mindset: A Conversation with adrienne maree brown
In Loving Corrections, adrienne maree brown advises activists to stay connected through disagreement—and to recognize that building revolutionary politics requires a tolerance of contradiction.
How Boards Can Confidently Assess Executive Pay
Nonprofit boards are generally responsible for setting executive compensation. But fulfilling that responsibility has its share of challenges, including balancing legal requirements, financial constraints, and public perceptions
Rethinking EMTALA: What Idaho’s Battle over Abortion Means for Reproductive Justice
Idaho courts are grappling over whether the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act entitles pregnant people to access emergency abortion. These battles have important implications for abortion access nationwide.