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To Effectively Support Democracy, Donors Need to Support Workers’ Rights

Investing in workplace organizing is one of the surest ways to build a thriving and inclusive American democracy — and disrupt movements that fuel division and dysfunction.

By Pamela Shifman and Shekar Narasimhan

Donors Need to Recognize the Link Between Abortion and Democracy — and Fund Accordingly

Grant makers that support efforts to strengthen American democracy and those committed to reproductive justice will be more effective if they see the connection between the two issues and work together to achieve their goals.

By Brook Kelly-Green and Pamela Shifman

The Right’s Attack on How Schools Teach Students About Racism Demands Philanthropy’s Full-Throttle Response

Battles about the New York Times 1619 Project and other efforts to focus on systemic racism are now the hottest thing in the culture war. But foundations have been slow so far to recognize the threat.

By Alvin Starks and Pamela Shifman