Humanitarian Cities in Flux

Reviewed By Lauren Markham 1

As refugees transform urban spaces, we must build the infrastructure to make it for the good.

Winter 2026

Getting Youth Engaged in Democracy

By Laura W. Brill

Young people do turn out for elections—when they are registered. By getting all youth enrolled in high school, we can help achieve universal participation. Here's how to get it done. | Open access to this article for non-subscribers is sponsored by an SSIR supporter.

Breaking the Algorithmic Contract

By Jose Marichal

An excerpt from You Must Become an Algorithmic Problem on the internet’s social contract

ACLU v. Trump

By David V. Johnson, Anthony D. Romero, A.J. Hikes & Aletheia Henry

The American Civil Liberties Union is leading the fight in the United States against the Trump administration's executive overreach. We asked them for a status update.

A New Environment for Climate Politics

By Fabian Holt

An excerpt from Organize or Burn on how movement politics can respond to democratic crisis

Digital Organizing Ain’t Easy

By Daniela Blei

Digital tools have eased the challenges of recruitment, but fostering long-term engagement remains a problem.

SSIR Online, Fall 2025 Issue

By SSIR Editors

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

By David V. Johnson

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

By John Palfrey

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.