Civic Engagement
What Kinds of Protests Work?
Protest actions seen as extreme and highly disruptive diminish popular support.
Tag: Democracy
Design Thinking
SSIR Online, Spring 2021 Issue
Links to all of SSIR's online-only articles published the past three months, with editors' notes about standout pieces on design thinking, foundation spending, and rebuilding US democracy.
Civic Engagement
SSIR Guide to Overcoming Polarization
After pro-Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol, how will the United States address many of the issues that underlie the chaos, particularly extreme polarization? This roundup of articles explores ways to take on the unprecedented divides in America.
Government
How Can Philanthropy Help Rehabilitate US Democracy?
Those with wealth and privilege are uniquely positioned to support the building and reimagining of our tattered and under-resourced democracy-preserving institutions.
Human Rights
We See You: Why America Must Invest in Young Adults of Color
As the nation’s multiracial majority comes of age, just and fair inclusion are essential for economic recovery and prosperity.
Civic Engagement
Strengthening the Daily Practice of Democracy
How nonprofits can continue building trust and participation in US elections by working with people on issues they care about.
Technology
The Internet’s Public Health Moment
What the 2020 US presidential election can teach us about the need for new knowledge in the digital age.
Civic Engagement
Grassroots Organizing and Preparing for the Unprecedented
It’s time to set new expectations for the role of people and movements in building a legitimate and truly representative US democracy.
Civic Engagement
Protests, Violence, and Political Change
The Black protests of the US civil rights era influenced the national political agenda via the media coverage they received.
Foundations
How Corporate Philanthropy Buys Influence
Companies use charitable giving to disguise political lobbying.