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The Democracy Emergency Coming From the Oil and Gas Industry
The fight to protect our communities and the environment is also a fight to protect democracy.
Civic Engagement Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation
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Digital Organizing Ain’t Easy
Digital tools have eased the challenges of recruitment, but fostering long-term engagement remains a problem.
Shelter From the Storm
As an ideas magazine, SSIR offers a sanctuary for deep thinking on the issues of our time, including President Donald Trump's attempts to disrupt the social sector in ways that will be felt for years.
SSIR Online, Fall 2025 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about handling systems collapse, measuring narrative change, and helping NGOs shift to working with government.
Drawing on Courage and Community for the Coming Challenges
The diversity and vibrancy of our sector give me optimism that we will meet the current crisis and weather future challenges in the years to come.
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The Curb-Cut Effect
Laws and programs designed to benefit vulnerable groups, such as the disabled or people of color, often end up benefiting all of society.
Stop Raising Awareness Already
It’s time for activists and organizations to adopt a more strategic approach to public interest communications.
Protest Movements Could Be More Effective Than the Best Charities
To do as much good as possible with limited resources, funders should look to woefully underfunded protest movements.
Community Engagement Matters (Now More Than Ever)
In adopting data-driven practices, leaders must design and implement programs in ways that engage community members directly in the work of social change.
Inside Switzerland’s Radical Drug Policy Innovation
A look at how Switzerland radically and successfully changed its approach to drug policy following a heroin epidemic in the late 1980s and 90s, and what the effort teaches us about the social innovation process.