As War Rages in Iran, Nonprofits Must Fight Islamophobia in the U.S.
Civic institutions can shift the anti-Muslim narrative by elevating positive stories, fostering cooperation, and modeling a more inclusive vision of America.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Trump Posed an Existential Threat. This Nonpartisan Group Pushed Back
The Partnership for Public Service has long worked with Republicans and Democrats to strengthen the federal work force. After Trump’s return to office, it found itself in direct conflict with an administration bent on dismantling the civil service and upending its mission.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Nonprofits Can Turn Outrage Over ICE Into a ‘Big Tent of Decency’
As public opinion shifts on immigration enforcement, civil society has an opportunity to lead a movement rooted in dignity, not ideological purity.
By Eboo Patel
Contributor
Big Funders Back 10-Year Campaign to Inspire Community Action
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Stand Together, and the National Basketball Association are among the members of a new effort tied to the country's 250th anniversary.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
How Museums Can Help Rebuild Trust in a Divided America
Most Americans view museums as nonpartisan and vital sources of education.
By Devon Akmon
Director
How Nonprofit Jargon Ignores Real Fears of Violence
As they battle weaponized political rhetoric, public safety advocates default to technical terms that confuse the communities they aim to protect.
By Matt Watkins
Contributor
Invisible, Essential, Ignored: Philanthropy’s Missing Asset
In today's political climate, the gritty work of creating big-tent coalitions is essential to notching wins on climate and other big issues
By Eva Hernandez
Contributor
This Theater Finds Unity in Hard Truths
With celebrity casts, stripped-down performances, and townhall-like discussions, Theater of War Productions helps audiences find their shared humanity.
By Nandita Raghuram
Deputy Editor, Opinion
‘Food Insecurity’ and Other Words That Sanitize Poverty
How soft euphemisms turn the suffering of millions into an abstraction stripped of emotion or urgency. Plus, examples of straight talk that will rally supporters.
By Matt Watkins
Contributor
Why Are There So Many Protests? Polarization
The number of demonstrations has grown threefold since 2017. Anger, new research says, is driving so many people to the streets.
By Seth Warner
Contributor
Tim Shriver on Philanthropy and the ‘Vortex of Contempt’
The chair of Special Olympics and co-founder of the Dignity Index talks with The Commons about the Charlie Kirk assassination and nonprofit work to rid our disagreements of hate and outrage.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
‘Giving Done Right’ Podcast Returns With Season 5
The Center for Effective Philanthropy explores pressing questions about what donors should consider as key government institutions and social safety nets are dismantled.
Newfangled Ways to Spark Old-Style Civic Life: 4 Groups Show the Way
These four organizations aim to create the modern-day version of the community group that once bound Americans together. Among their tools: investigative journalism, a bouncy house, and a neighborhood digital platform without Nextdoor’s drama.
By Mark Toner
Contributor
Nonprofits Fight Trump Insults With Story of Their Own
A new digital ad campaign highlights the work of charities and encourages people to contact their lawmakers to defend the sector.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Gabriel Salguero: The Faith Leader
He isn’t afraid to speak out about the second Trump administration’s rippling impact on his congregation and others.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
The organizer, who immigrated to the United States from El Salvador at age 13, has an ability to understand people who don’t think like she does.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor