Democracy

Philadelphia has become the second major U.S. city to pass a ban on rent-setting software, also known as revenue management software. The bill passed the City Council on Oct. 24…

Nonprofits are catalysts for systemic change in the United States. Our organizations bring people together to educate leaders — particularly policymakers — about our missions, community challenges, and potential solutions. More importantly, for almost 200…

Criminalizing homelessness is increasingly becoming a global response to rough sleeping. Discover why this approach is harmful—and how we can advocate for compassionate, human-centered solutions to challenge the damaging international…

California announced on Tuesday more than $827 million in state funding to help local communities and organizations tackle homelessness by creating new housing, shelter, and support programs. This allocation of funding…

It’s an irony that becomes all the more cruel as the election nears. Over the past decade or so, a philanthropy movement has emerged, with billions in funding, to strengthen democracy.…

When people contribute to the safety, well-being, and resilience of their communities, they are participating in something bigger than themselves; they are working toward a society that reflects their goals…

As Election Day looms closer, nonprofits are leveraging resources to galvanize nonpartisan, low-propensity voters in hard to reach communities across New York City. The GoVoteNYC funder collaborative, hosted at The New York…

In November, Arizona’s debate on homelessness will come to a head as voters decide on Proposition 312, a ballot measure that would allow property owners to claim a tax refund…

For some who lived on the streets of Los Angeles, Inside Safe was a lifesaver — giving them a roof over their head for the first time in years, then…

Activist Camille Bennett never backs down from a fight, despite her life being in danger. She’s endured racist and violent threats in rural Alabama, a part of a life she’s…

A new report from the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law warns that 210,800 transgender people in the U.S. could face barriers to casting their ballots because of…

Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 though 2023. The main cause is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Rising homelessness has renewed…