A sustainable water future for the Arab states will require planning and cooperation. But, is that possible?
In Arab World, Water Scarcity Crisis Looms Too Quietly
The “Pop Up” Social Enterprise Phenomenon in Tourism
Social enterprises must distinguish themselves not just as doing good but also as attractive consumer choices. All that has a special meaning in tourism, as we visit the lands of other people.
Advocates Condemn Honor Killing of Outspoken Pakistani Celebrity Qandeel Baloch
The high profile “honor killing” of controversial Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch brought to the spotlight again violence toward women in the country and the advocates fighting to change that culture.
Small Agile Local Symphonies Thrive on Shared Passion and Part-Timers
Orchestras with budgets of $300,000 or less make up two-thirds of the 1200 orchestras in the United States, and many are thriving. How do they make it work?
Animosity Among Animal Groups; An Attempted Collaboration Gone Bad
Studies of the nonprofit sector indicate that as of 2014, 91 percent of nonprofit organizations take part in some form of collaboration with other groups. This story highlights some risks that can accompany partnerships.
The New Great Migration
Over the course of the Twentieth Century, more than six million African Americans moved north from the rural South in what was called the Great Migration. Now, a hundred years later, many of the same cities that received those new residents—Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit—are seeing them leave.
“Misspeaking” about Trump’s Philanthropy Appears to Be Viral
Slips of the tongue about Donald Trump’s charitable activities seem oddly omnipresent in his campaign.
United Nations Stunts Civil Society Participation
Denial of consultative status to key NGOs sends wrong message to global community of civil society organizations.
Improv for Cops and Other Artistic Approaches to BLM and Gun Violence
Art as activism is hardly a new theme, but during this difficult summer, it’s worth highlighting some ways contemporary artists are helping to channel raw emotions and build bridges across fractured communities.
Cleveland and the RNC—No Mattresses Allowed, But You Can Bring Your Gun
Bizarre rules governing the “event zone” surrounding the Republican Convention in Cleveland prohibit all kinds of everyday items but explicitly allow firearms.
Trucking Industry Aims to Shift Gears on Sex Trafficking
Some truck stops along interstates have been documented as also serving as sex trafficking sites. One organization is working to empower truck drivers and truck stop employees to recognize the signs of trafficking, transitioning the trucking industry from perpetrator to hero.
Did A House Committee Act to Protect Free Speech—Or A Corporation?
Are climate change deniers and ExxonMobil seeking to intimidate state attorneys general and activists with a Congressional hearing, or are the activists using state attorneys general to intimidate those who believe human-influenced climate change isn’t settled science?