Philanthropy

Citizens United and New Rules for Nonprofits

By Lucy Bernholz

The most important issue for the social sector in the United States in 2011 will be the effects of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Government

An Uneven Partnership

By John Brothers 1

Will Tuesday’s election change government’s relationship to the nonprofit sector?

Government

An Appraising Stare Down the Gift Horse’s Gullet

By Kelly Kleiman

Self-governing societies can’t operate on noblesse oblige, and societies that do aren’t truly self-governing.

Government

H.R. 5533: How the Nonprofit Sector Can Rally for a Seat at the Table

By John Brothers

Let’s put down our gloves, refocus our attention, and realize that we all have a chance to positively change the current relationship between government and the nonprofit sector.

Government

House Divided

By Jessica Ruvinsky

From warring political parties comes broad-based policymaking.

Nonprofits

Are You a Tax-exempt Charity? Sure About That?

By Kelly Kleiman

A look at re-evaluated nonprofit tax legislation in Illinois.

Human Rights

The Law of Networks

By Sam Scott & Jessie Speer

The Innocence Network, an international collaboration of pro bono legal and investigative organizations, grows rapidly and flexibly.

Podcast

Global Issues

Future of the Health Care Reform

Featuring Alain Enthoven, Alan Garber, Daniel Kessler, & Philip A. Pizzo

Experts from medical and public health fields offer opinions on the Affordable Health Care Act.

Nonprofits

Suing for the Cure?

By Loreal Lynch 14

Is it ethical for a nonprofit to sue another nonprofit over a branding issue?

Foundations

New Florida Legislation: A Slap in the Face to Nonprofit Diversity Advocates

By Rosetta Thurman 2

The philanthropic community has no public opposition to a new, ill-advised piece of legislation.