Beyond Diplomacy

By Derek Brown 2

Civil society organizations are dramatically changing how countries bring an end to violent political conflict.

Filling the Gap in Media Funding

By Eric Newton 1

Foundations are increasing their media-related grantmaking—but they need to do more.

The Snowden Leaks: Turning the Outside In

By Marcia Stepanek

Our digital infrastructure is rapidly eroding accepted boundaries that diplomacy, good governance, and politics have relied on for centuries.

Reclaiming Democracy: A Plea for Political Entrepreneurship

By Lisa Witter & Catherine de Vries 9

We face daunting challenges, but political institutions cannot cope; it's time to shake up the system.

Is Your Nonprofit the Next NFL?

By Jeff Raderstrong

A new petition attacking the NFL could have far-reaching implications for the nonprofit sector.

To Get to the Good, You Gotta Dance With the Wicked

By Cynthia Gibson, Katya Smyth, Gail Nayowith, & Jonathan Zaff 7

There may not be one resolution to wicked problems and nonprofits can’t—and shouldn’t—do it all.

In Search of Respectful Debate

By Joseph Zammit-Lucia

Reasonable, open, and credible debate is missing across government, business, and civil society—how can we bring it back?

The Secret of Scale

By Peter Murray 8

How powerful civic organizations like the NRA and AARP build membership, make money, and sway public policy.

By Youth, for Youth

By Gabriela Jaeger

Through the Global Changemakers program, people under the age of 25 are developing solutions to problems that directly affect them.

A Sporting Chance

By Suzie Boss

In troubled spots around the world, Right to Play shows how fun and games can be a serious tool for development.