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Civil Society

The New Bottom Billion

According to a new analysis, most of the world’s poor no longer live in the poorest countries.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2011
 

Environment

Virtue or Else

Under the EPA’s Audit Policy, violators who voluntarily report themselves can get certain penalties reduced or waived if they commit to ongoing self-regulation.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2011
 
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Government

Social Innovation in Washington, D.C.

A look at what’s needed next to create the right policy environment for innovation and results.

By Michele Jolin | 3 | Summer 2011
 

Foundations

The Elusive Craft of Evaluating Advocacy

There are unconventional methods one can use to evaluate advocacy organizations and make strategic investments in that arena.

By Steven Teles & Mark Schmitt | 4 | Summer 2011
 
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Civil Society

It Takes Three to Tango

A European perspective on American civil society. A quick glance at the latest
thinking about not-for-profit management and philanthropy
reveals some profound differences between the ways American and
European practitioners look at today’s major societal challenges.

By Johan Van de Gronden | 6 | Spring 2011
 

Human Rights

Under One Roof

One-stop centers offer a safer future for victims of domestic violence.

By Suzie Boss | 1 | Spring 2011
 
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Economic Development

Welfare Works Better than Bootstraps

In Britain, the social safety net allows people who fall into poverty to pull themselves out. Americans who become poor are more likely to stay that way.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Spring 2011
 
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Technology & Design

City Hall 2.0

Code for America enlists young tech talents in a year of service at city halls across the country.

By Suzie Boss | Spring 2011
 

Environment

Bring Polluters Back In

Research reveals why low-income minority neighborhoods are often the site of the worst environmental polluters.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Winter 2011
 
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Health

Employment Power

How a private-public-academic partnership is helping people with serious mental illnesses find and keep jobs.

By Laura Gehl | Winter 2011