15 Minutes with Cheryl Phillips

By SSIR editor

Interview with Seattle Times journalist Cheryl Phillips.

Making Change

By Mayer N. Zald

Why does the social sector need social movements?

Color Blind

By Abe Nachbaur

Do students learn better from teachers of their own ethnicity?

Government

The Problem with Bowling Alone

By Vinay Jain

Respect, local community involvement, and identity politics.

Debunking Empowerment

By Kari Lyderson

Contrary to common belief, giving people living in public housing a sense of 'empowerment' has little to do with whether they are then involved in activities to improve their community.