The Emergence of Subversive Charities in China
A new type of charity has emerged in China that is able to sidestep some of the controls that the government places on NGOs.
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Civil Rights Goes Digital
In both online and offline venues, activists at Color of Change are pursuing the fight for racial justice at Internet speed.
Pro Bono Goes Global
Some big law firms are venturing into developing regions to offer voluntary services and to advance the rule of law.
Making Better Use of Big Data
Data is a powerful tool for driving large-scale impact, but using it effectively and responsibly in government and beyond requires intentionality.
Government Contractors as Civil Society?
The Congressional hearings on Planned Parenthood illustrate that dependence of civil society organizations on government contracts compromises their autonomy, turns them into pawns in political fights, and erodes their legitimacy.
After Citizens United: A Different Path Forward
Lessons from the regulation of lobbying by 501c3 organizations could provide a middle path between outright bans and unlimited spending during elections.
Decades of Deadlock: Using Network Principles to Break Through
When not being able to figure out who “won” means everyone did.
Foreign Disentanglement
To counter restrictions on NGO activity, local groups need to reduce their dependence on international financial support.
Conditions of Engagement
By imposing requirements on recipients, cash transfer programs can “push” them to develop habits of civic participation.
Does Group Contact Make Good Citizens?
In developing countries such as Kenya, interaction with NGOs appears to boost people’s level of civic activity.