Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
To realize the deep systemic change that America is demanding, philanthropy must reorganize to build and demonstrate a trust-based culture, invest in community leadership capacity-building, and open up decision-making and information-sharing structures.
It’s time to set new expectations for the role of people and movements in building a legitimate and truly representative US democracy.
The Black protests of the US civil rights era influenced the national political agenda via the media coverage they received.
A new excerpt from Engaged guides us to create a more active citizenship and democracy.
Following a landmark national election in the United States, we present a series of reflections on the outcome and its effects on civil society and the social sector.
Articles on getting voters to the polls and fixing American democracy ahead of a presidential election that is shaping up to be one of the most contentious ever.
Supporting innovation should not be a top-down approach premised on straitjacketing program designs.
Limiting what counts as philanthropy has curtailed our understanding of its scope and social value. A more expansive approach shows how it is essential for creating a more equitable and democratic society.
Open-access to this article made possible by Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
A network of crisis translators provides trauma-informed translation and interpretation services to immigrants, migrants, and refugees.
A community rallies to save its children from gun violence through coordination, cooperation, and a shared goal.
