This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There are particular laws and policies that explicitly target and harm people experiencing homelessness. These include camping bans, sit/stand ordinances, and the plethora of other “quality of life” laws. These…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the last year and a quarter, the pandemic has served as a stark reminder of just how unequal America still is. But it also hasn’t been a “reminder” for everyone. Black…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Housing costs are rising faster than incomes, putting greater financial stress on U.S. families. In 2017, nearly half of renter households spent more than 30 percent of their income on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In November 2012, an article in The Telegraph reported that a flagship UK government welfare-to-work scheme was “worse than doing nothing.” In May 2016, the Independent splashed another headline to make the government wince: “Watchdog…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The more information we have, the better off we are – especially when it comes to nonprofit staffing in support of communities and all aspects of health. Nonprofit HR, a new Independent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new purpose-led economy is in the making, with purpose anchored in corporate statutes, board and leadership accountability, and business strategy. The missing link, and the ultimate proof-point of a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On the heels of a sharp price increase, the United States Postal Service is now proposing to slow down the speed at which letters are delivered, a change that would hit incarcerated people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The National Recreation Foundation (NRF), with roots going back to 1919, supports youth development through recreation. It believes all young people should have the opportunity to have positive recreational experiences,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Weather-related events in 2020 displaced residents more than 1.7 million times in the United States—almost double the number from 2019—as reported today by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. Hundreds of thousands of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Why has progress been accompanied by so many setbacks? The answer is that the manner in which things shake out is about more than just people: it’s about the system surrounding people,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Continually striving for growth is an important focus for nonprofit managers. If they want to secure funding and support, they’ll need to show how their organization can keep improving and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), though slow to gain traction, has captured the focus of investors, corporates, and financial institutions in Asia. It is a term that is hailed…