Campus protests in solidarity with Gaza are often viewed through the prism of student politics. In California, however, the actions also involved a 48,000-member labor union.
Hierarchy Becomes Fluid
Worker self-directed nonprofits do not get rid of hierarchy. Hierarchy persists, but decision-making authority is distributed across the nonprofit by function.
How to Confront the Affordability Crisis: Use the Ballot to Raise Wages
A functioning democracy requires a workforce that earns decent wages. This year, workers are organizing at the ballot box to make that vision a reality.
Can Taxes Reduce Inequality? What a Study of State and Local Taxes Tells Us
State and local governments, which often rely on sales taxes, typically tax the poor more heavily than the wealthy. But in some states that pattern is changing.
How Much Do Americans Trust Nonprofits? It’s Complicated.
As trust in US institutions declines, an Independent Sector report finds that nonprofits hold their own.
What Would Fiduciary Duty to the Community Look Like?
The notion of fiduciary duty has often kept foundations from leveraging their assets for impact. But what if the trustees were BIPOC communities themselves?
How One Organization Helps Students Access Resources They Need to Thrive
Since its founding in 2016, Great Jobs KC has awarded thousands of scholarships to help youth access the employment and educational resources they need to thrive.
Sterilization of Sickle Cell Patients Is Part of a Long History of Abuse
Investigative reporters have revealed stories of sickle cell disease patients coerced into sterilization. This is the latest violation amid centuries of reproductive abuses against Black women.
What is ‘Greenlash’ and How Is It a Danger to Climate Action?
Despite making strides in fighting the climate crisis, Europe now faces a different battle: public backlash.
How Do You Hire at a Worker Self-Directed Nonprofit?
A key part of building a successful worker self-directed nonprofit involves hiring people who are able to work effectively in teams to make collective decisions.
How Can You Structure Staff Evaluation in a Staff-Managed Nonprofit?
How do you ensure accountability in a worker self-directed nonprofit? Having both clear evaluation processes and conflict resolution support systems helps a lot.
In Unity, We Found Strength
Being a rideshare driver can be very isolating. But by organizing and joining with others in a rideshare union, we are finding a path to better conditions for all drivers.