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How foundations, journalists, and community organizers in New Jersey passed the nation’s first civic information bill.

Excerpt

Civic Power

By K. Sabeel Rahman & Hollie Russon Gilman

An excerpt from a new book on rebuilding American democracy in an era of crisis.

Less than 0.3 percent of philanthropic dollars go to indigenous communities, despite disproportionate poverty and challenges in vital areas such as education and infrastructure. The NDN Collective is shifting that balance. A What's Next article from the Spring 2020 issue.

Technology

A Peaceful Cyberspace

By Victoria A. Brownworth

Geneva-based CyberPeace Institute offers a beacon of hope for cybersecurity in an increasingly unsecured and dangerous cyberspace. A What's Next article from the Spring 2020 issue.

Philanthropy & Funding

A Community Foundation for the Nation

By Anne-Claire Pache, Éléonore Delanoë & Megan Tompkins-Stange 1

For 50 years, Fondation de France has pursued a democratic ideal of philanthropy based on diverse funding sources, inclusive governance, and community empowerment. A Case Study from the Spring 2020 issue.

Philanthropy & Funding

Using Gift Card Breakage to Democratize Philanthropy

By Bruce Cahan

Repurposing unused gift cards for charity could harness untapped billions of dollars for social good and turn consumers into micro-philanthropists. A Viewpoint from the Spring 2020 issue.

Civic Engagement

Codesigning Better Futures With Citizens

By Philippe Coullomb 1

By opening space for public discussion where people can feel heard and respected, democratic societies can not only achieve better results, but also restore a level of trust in institutions and a sense of belonging to communities that are dangerously crumbling. A Viewpoint from the Spring 2020 issue.

Advocacy

The Limits of Anger

By Marilyn Harris

New research explores why the anger that energizes social movements dissuades sympathizers within companies from taking action. A Research article from the Spring 2020 issue.

Review

Technology

The Technology Treadmill

Review By G. Pascal Zachary

Peter Gluckman and Mark Hanson’s Ingenious applies concepts and metaphors from evolutionary biology to explain the impact of technological innovation on human life. A book review from the Spring 2020 issue.

Spring 2020