Citizens in any democracy deserve to know the truth, but the hard work of investigative journalism, whose benefits are widely distributed across society, comes at a cost.
A New Book Attempts to Define the Value of Investigative Journalism
Clinton and Kaine Learning How to Talk about Race to Whites
VP candidates Mike Pence and Tom Kaine had words over Hillary Clinton’s use of the term “implicit bias” in reference to the police shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina.
When Public Parks Become a Civil Rights Issue
As the nation’s obesity epidemic continues to grow, many are focused on expanding minority communities’ access to public parks—but what are the effects on property values?
Collapse of Trust in Government Keeps Many in Flint from Drinking Safe Water
Flint’s water poisoned more than its children—it poisoned its faith in government. What happens to civil society when trust breaks down?
On Columbus Day: A Tense and Militarized Standoff Continues at Standing Rock
The encampment at Standing Rock has grown—as has the militarized response.
Founder Syndrome Results in Board’s Mass Resignation—When is a Nonprofit Not a Nonprofit?
Founders are indeed strange beings at times, but these two appear especially unclear about the collective nature of nonprofit decision-making, which generally includes a board with a say.
The Long-lasting Wages of Neglect: Flint Residents Plagued Again by Water Crisis
Access to clean potable water is a basic human right according to the United Nations, but in Flint, that access remains denied as a new set of health problems emerges.
Hurricane Matthew Tears the Roof off of Haiti’s Long History of Suffering
The devastating hurricane exposes how little was accomplished for the Haitian people with the $9 billion in assistance given since the 2010 earthquake.
Education or Lobbying? The ALEC-Exxon Relationship as Test Case
At issue in this case is the line between educating about issues and the support of specific legislative outcomes that is lobbying.
A Review of Mike Pence’s Positions, As Recorded in NPQ
As VP nominee Mike Pence’s name is being bandied about as a possible GOP presidential nominee were Trump to stand down, we thought we’d do a short retrospective of our coverage of him as a governor over the past few years.
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Ranks African Countries’ Commitment to Civil Society
A hero to many, Ibrahim is among Africa’s brightest lights and most listened-to voices.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Set to Spend $30M before Election Day
The Planned Parenthood Action Fund has stepped forward into what’s left of the campaign season with proven political acumen and a nice chunk of money.