Integrative Philanthropy
The Eastern Congo Initiative is transforming foreign aid by advocating for, investing in, and partnering with community organizations.
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The Psychedelic Revolution in Mental Health
Rick Doblin launched the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies in 1986 to research and advocate for the use of LSD, magic mushrooms, and Ecstasy to treat mental illness. After more than three decades of labor, he has found his moment.
Indigenous Peoples’ Human Rights as a Minimum Standard for Corporate Practice
By building strategic alliances with investors and shareholders, Indigenous Peoples are proactively protecting their rights by urging corporate respect of those rights in routine operations.
Indigenous Feminism Is Our Culture
A call to bring back matriarchy in Indigenous communities to rebuild and decolonize the foundation of Native community life.
How to Ensure Survivors of Modern Slavery Stay Free
We must listen to survivors: Without providing financial security and the resources necessary to sustain freedom, simply liberating the victims of human trafficking isn’t enough.
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Productive Rage
A new book explores politically effective ways each of us can channel outrage and similar emotions as forms of practical activism.
Submissions Closed for Second SSIR DEI Series: ‘This Is What Racism Looks Like’
SSIR has stopped accepting submissions for its second series on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
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The Role of Comedy in Social Justice
A new book argues that media and tech disruption creates the best scenarios for social change.
Grassroots Organizing and Preparing for the Unprecedented
It’s time to set new expectations for the role of people and movements in building a legitimate and truly representative US democracy.