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No Way Out Without a Fight
The ground-up work to stop US oil and gas expansion and create new climate politics
Social Issues - Articles
Review
When Houses Are Not Homes
Peter Apps' Homesick argues that beneath the housing crisis of rents and shortages is a deeper history of community-unbuilding.
Digital Organizing Ain’t Easy
Digital tools have eased the challenges of recruitment, but fostering long-term engagement remains a problem.
Reimagining Conservation at WWF
For 65 years, the WWF has led global conservation efforts in more than 100 countries. But as environmental challenges escalated in recent decades, the organization found its traditional methods falling short. WWF took the radical step of embedding a culture of innovation across its vast network. Could it transform while staying true to its mission?
Farming Without Soil
Soilless Farm Lab's hydroponics approach tackles agricultural challenges to alleviate food insecurity in Nigeria.
Regenerating the Heartland
Healing Soils Foundation is revitalizing soils and protecting the environment while championing Midwest farmers.
SSIR Online, Fall 2025 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about handling systems collapse, measuring narrative change, and helping NGOs shift to working with government.
Shelter From the Storm
As an ideas magazine, SSIR offers a sanctuary for deep thinking on the issues of our time, including President Donald Trump's attempts to disrupt the social sector in ways that will be felt for years.
Drawing on Courage and Community for the Coming Challenges
The diversity and vibrancy of our sector give me optimism that we will meet the current crisis and weather future challenges in the years to come.
Review
The Moral Stakes of Budgeting
Celina Su's Budget Justice is a call to reengage citizenry and build solidarity through participatory democracy.