Giving Compass
  • Sign In
  • About Us
    About Giving Compass How We Choose Content and Organizations Annual Reflections Our Newsletter
    Collaboration Options
    Nonprofits Authors Use Our Content Services Contact Us
  • Getting Started
    Getting Started with Our Resources
    Donor Guides
    Philanthropy Resource Directory Giving Best Practices Guide to Nonprofit Ratings
  • Learn About Issues
    Topic Guides
    Animal Welfare COVID-19 Criminal Justice Disaster Relief Education Environment Health Homelessness Immigrants and Refugees Racial Equity Women and Girls
    Special Coverage
    Climate Change & Migration Climate Justice Digital Equity Education Indigenous Peoples LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Racial Justice Resources Reproductive Justice Strengthening Democracy
    Curated Articles
    Partner Collections Giving Compass Selections See All Articles
  • Give to Causes
    Issue Funds & Intermediaries Projects Nonprofits Giving Circle Directory
  • Get Involved
    Events Volunteer Opportunities
  • Solutions
  • Donate
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
Donate
  • Get the Newsletter
  • Sign In
  • Or
  • Register
Category:

Democracy

  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    The Youth-Led Guerilla Campaign Fighting Prairie Extinction in Texas

    Grist Jul 28, 2025

    “This is a war between us and the developers, and nobody’s calling uncle or throwing up white flags.”…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    16 States Enacted 22 Bills to Censor Higher Education, Research Finds

    Higher Ed Dive Jul 25, 2025

    The bills, which were enacted during the first half of 2025, “have been just as devastating” as federal attacks on the sector, the free speech group said.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    The Billion-Dollar Cost of Political Pardons

    The Marshall Project Jul 25, 2025

    Many of the president’s recent pardons violate Justice Department policies designed to ensure fairness and public safety.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • The Slow Progress Towards Implementing Workplace Heat Protection Rules

    Grist Jul 25, 2025

    While labor experts say the regulation is progressing quickly, advocacy groups wonder what has taken so long.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Study Finds SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Workers and Local Economies

    Food Tank Jul 24, 2025

    Medicaid and SNAP cuts could cost states billions, with ripple effects being felt across health care, food systems, and local economies.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    States Pass Over 100 New Laws Targeting Immigrants in 2025

    The Marshall Project Jul 24, 2025

    The policies create new restrictions for immigrants and people who support them — including reviving measures previously rejected by courts.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Transformative Funding Partnerships Start with Accepting Complexity

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Jul 24, 2025

    Nonprofit CEOs from around the globe offer examples of transformative change made through philanthropic partnerships free from hierarchy.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Using Nonprofit Recombination as a Springboard for Transformation

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jul 23, 2025

    In this time of crisis, nonprofits may be forced into mergers, acquisitions, and sunsets. A few principles will help leaders make the most of a difficult moment.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Cutting Federal Science Investment Puts Innovation at Risk

    Brookings Jul 23, 2025

    Michael Feuer defends federal support for university-based research and warns against cuts that threaten U.S. innovation.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    What Can Philanthropy Learn From Organizing to Build Worker Power?

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Jul 23, 2025

    Contributors who represent a cross-section of philanthropy examine some of the common ‘myths’ by which philanthropy operates.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Exploring the Impact of Funding Cuts on Feminist Disability Advocates

    Alliance Magazine Jul 22, 2025

    Recent research has revealed the impact of U.S. and global funding rollbacks for gender and disability work.The findings paint a bleak picture, not only for women with disabilities, but for democracy, human rights, and ……

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Hunger Is a National Litmus Test of Justice and Unity

    Food Tank Jul 22, 2025

    Hunger is not only a litmus test for our systemic response systems—but the very soul of our nation.

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
Newer Posts
Older Posts
Topics
Location
Date
Type
Date
Min. Investment
Show Only
Radius
Follow Us
Newsletter

Become a newsletter subscriber to stay up-to-date on the latest Giving Compass news.

About Us
  • About Giving Compass
  • In The News
  • Content at Giving Compass
Giving Compass Network
  • Giving Compass
  • X4Impact
Partnerships & Services
  • Nonprofits
  • Authors
  • Partner With Us
  • Contact Us

We are a nonprofit too. Donate to Giving Compass to help us guide donors toward practices that advance equity.

loyaltyDonate to Giving Compass
Trending Issues
  • Climate
  • Democracy
  • Education
  • Homelessness
  • Reproductive Justice
  • Copyright © 2026, Giving Compass Network
  • A 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 85-1311683
  • Privacy Policy
  • User Agreement

Sign in

Don't have an account?
Click here to sign up!

Your personal information is confidential at Giving Compass. For more information, please visit our privacy policy. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use.