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Social Innovations

Making Change

Why does the social sector need social movements?

By Mayer N. Zald | Summer 2004
 

Nonprofits

Scaling the Walls

How a nonprofit spurred the Indian government to help seniors.

By Sejal Shah | Summer 2004
 

Nonprofits

The Myth of Competition

Governments are trying to expose the public sector to market forces.

By Gerald Burstyn | Winter 2003
 

Government

Stealth Welfare

How to create programs that fly under the radar screen of cutbacks.

By Michael Fitzgerald | Winter 2003
 

Government

Working and Poor

Some families lack the purchasing power to eat well.

By Melinda Sacks | Winter 2003
 

Nonprofits

Debunking Charitable Choice

The evidence doesn’t support the political left or right.

By Mark Chaves | Summer 2003
 

Government

The Problem with Bowling Alone

Respect, local community involvement, and identity politics.

By Vinay Jain | Summer 2003
 

Urban Development

Bright Lights, Big Culture

Cities are building museums and symphony halls to spur growth.

By Michael Fitzgerald | Spring 2003
 

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