Philanthropy & Funding
Funding When Democracy Is in Decline
As the United States joins the ranks of countries with contracting civic space, some lessons from funders with experience working amidst uncertainty.
Tag: Democracy
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No City Stands Alone
Lessons from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis on defending our neighbors and democracy
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Building Schools Worth Defending
A response to nine essays on renewing the purpose of public education
Government
Why Bureaucrats Defend Democracy
Civil servants are more likely to resist authoritarianism when they are supported by peers, ombuds offices, and professional associations.
Philanthropy & Funding
Science Philanthropy in a Democracy Under Pressure
Lessons from Brazil on how science philanthropy can and should act in the face of political hostility.
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Schools as Shared Civic Infrastructure
How can we teach students to embrace their civic identity as members of their communities and support them in leading our nation's democratic renaissance?
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Educating as if Democracy Depends on It
Preparing young people to participate and govern means moving beyond entrusting civic learning to a single course in high school or an elective on campus.
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Education and Its Public Purposes
How schools can support both individual and collective thriving in our democracy.
Education
Fighting Misinformation Works
Children can be taught to identify false health claims online, and the benefits can spread to their parents.