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How Wall Street Co-opted Impact Investing—And What to Do about It

NonProfit Quarterly

Have economic justice efforts like impact investment and ESG (environmental, social and governance) analysis been captured by Wall Street? Corporate social responsibility (CSR) leaders and ethics officers speak of how good practices protect reputation and enhance profits. I saw most major corporations add ethics officers.

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Facial Recognition Technology’s Enduring Threat to Civil Liberties

NonProfit Quarterly

A 2019 report from a government study found “false positives to be between 2 and 5 times higher in women than men.” The technologies are scanning our faces at retail stores, airports, and schools, often without our knowledge or consent.

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Building Community through Holistic Strategy: A Story from a Seattle Immigrant Suburb

NonProfit Quarterly

The White Center Community Development Association (White Center CDA), where I work, is deeply engaged in this community building work. The HUB repurposes a former public health center location on 8th Avenue, conveniently located n ear public transit and retail corridors and within walking distance of local schools.

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Unlocking the Power of Data Refineries for Social Impact

Stanford Social Innovation Review

While government agencies worldwide face enormous challenges in leveraging their data to deliver services effectively and efficiently, 89 percent of public sector respondents in 2020 said they were unprepared for rapid data growth. The public sector isn’t much different. Decision support.