United States

The American Civil Liberties Union is leading the fight in the United States against the Trump administration's executive overreach. We asked them for a status update.

Technology

Youth Voters and the Future of Democracy: An SSIR Author Conversation

By ALLISON AGNELLO

In this live event, SSIR will speak with Laura W. Brill, author of cover story, “Getting Youth Engaged in Democracy,” about her research on US voting patterns and legislature, voting interventions that target youth, and how this issue intersects with other challenges to democracy.

Health

Breaking Down Barriers to Mobile Health Care

By Andrew Bendheim

Scaling mobile health care can address long-standing health-care system distribution and prevention problems in the United States that cost people their lives.

Civic Engagement

Digital Organizing Ain’t Easy

By Daniela Blei

Digital tools have eased the challenges of recruitment, but fostering long-term engagement remains a problem.

Environment

Regenerating the Heartland

By Kathy O. Brozek

Healing Soils Foundation is revitalizing soils and protecting the environment while championing Midwest farmers.

Civic Engagement

Preserving America’s Full History

By Marianne Dhenin

Latinos in Heritage Conservation has grown from a grassroots volunteer-led network into the nation's foremost Latinx historic preservation nonprofit.

Philanthropy & Funding

Planning Equitable Cities

By Marianne Dhenin

Smart Growth America's new Center for Zoning Solutions offers a headquarters for the zoning reform movement.

Americans Are Fighting Goliath—And Winning

By Sarah Brennan & Miranda Kaiser

Oil and gas's dominance over American life can feel like a David vs. Goliath story. Despite the odds, growing pushback in red, blue, and purple states shows that the Davids have more power than we might think—and philanthropy can help them win.