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Housing and Local Solutions: Elevating What Works

Local initiatives are breaking new ground to make access to housing and opportunity more affordable and equitable and to increase the resources dedicated to housing justice.

The Problem With Tables

By Aida Mariam Davis 6

In discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the table is frequently used as a symbol of inclusion. Whether by design or default, the table is accepted as a place to ameliorate issues of marginalization, exclusion, neglect, discrimination, and other harms.

When to Call It Quits

By Dyani Leal 1

As the third sector in Nicaragua comes under increasing government attacks, a founder had to make one of the most difficult choices.

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The Power of Digital Advocacy

By Nina Hall

An excerpt from Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era on how advocacy organizations have adopted digital tools for their work.

You Could Spend Your Money Differently

By Louis C. Boorstin 2

In an era of big-bet philanthropy, a small foundation can still have an outsize impact. Here are seven techniques for getting more from your philanthropic dollar.

Sustainability Assurance as Greenwashing

By Donna Carmichael, Kazbi Soonawalla & Judith C. Stroehle

Our investigation into the sustainability reporting of some of the world’s largest companies revealed misleading statements, obfuscation, and diversion. Senior management and auditing and assurance practices must do better.

The Right to Disconnect

By Sabrina Pellerin, Ariane Ollier-Malaterre, Ellen Ernst Kossek, Marie-Colombe Afota, Luc Cousineau, Charles-Étienne Lavoie, Emmanuelle Leon, Barbara Beham, Gabriele Morandin, Marcello Russo, Ameeta Jaga, Jichang Ma, Chang-qin Lu & Xavier Parent-Rocheleau 2

Constant connectivity harms employees’ work-life balance and mental health. Better labor policy and remote work legislation can help meet the needs of people and organizations.