The education of our nation’s children has become a controversial matter, and Arne Duncan’s leadership is under review.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan: How’s He Doing?
12 Women in Sudan Risk 40 Lashes for Wearing Pants
The courage of some women is hard to imagine when they face the possibility of a public flogging at the hands of the government of Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir for the crime of wearing pants.
It’s Never about the Donuts
This article from the 2015 summer edition of NPQ’s print publication points out the importance of taking on the big, hairy, and sometimes painful questions in your “business” model, because that is often where the really positive shifts in sustainability can be found.
The Huge Nonprofit Coalition Lift that Led to Obama’s 46 Commutations
President Obama’s mass commutation of sentences for 46 nonviolent prisoners yesterday was made possible by a huge nationwide effort on the part of a coalition of nonprofits and volunteers—an effort that has lasted more than a year.
Bradley Foundation’s Michael Grebe to Head Scott Walker Presidential Campaign
Michael Grebe, the president and CEO of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, is taking over as campaign manager for Scott Walker’s presidential campaign
Resolution Would End Boy Scout Ban on Gay Leaders—One More Step in the Right Direction
It comes as no surprise that the Boy Scouts of America are now poised to take action on a resolution to end the ban on openly gay leaders. Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates essentially told us all how it would go.
Senate Republicans Call for Revocation of NRDC’s Tax-Exempt Status
The complaint filed with the IRS comes after the environmental nonprofit criticized a Republican senator locked in a tough reelection battle.
Smithsonian Decision to Display Cosby’s Collection Surfaces Many Questions
Despite renewed attention to Bill Cosby’s alleged indiscretions, the Smithsonian maintains housing his collection is all about the art.
Charter School Accountability Act Would Tighten Regulatory Environment Across U.S.
Given the problems with charter schools in Ohio, it is unsurprising that a senator from that state would have advanced a proposal at the federal level to tighten accountability and prevent fraud.
Charleston’s Mayor Riley and Others Seek Money for Black Museums
Charleston S.C. Mayor Joe Riley is seeking $25 million in private donations to leverage $50 million in public funding for a proposed International African American Museum, though only half of the public dollars has been committed so far.
Facebook Gives Users the Power to Control Their Own News Feeds
Facebook is finally giving their users the power to control what organizations fill up their News Feeds.
Artists Pitch In to Help Heal a Fractured Baltimore
As the city slowly recovers from events surrounding the death of Freddie Gray, the arts community has stepped up in a big way, raising funds, fostering self-expression and creating summer jobs for young Baltimoreans.