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Rehearsing for the Revolution: Theater as a Tool of Democratic Imagination

NonProfit Quarterly

Theatre of the Oppressed (TO), a tool for artistic activism originating in Brazil and now practiced around the world, is one creative and timely strategy for political and social action. Internationally, TO and Legislative Theatre in particular are gaining momentum as people-powered tools for social action. What’s Next?

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“How Do We Break Out of Pity?”: Reframing Children as Philanthropic Citizens

NonProfit Quarterly

In such cases, there is understandably less space to focus on social action or critical debate. Pupils aged 11 and up research issues affecting their local community, identify and speak to a charity addressing their selected issue, and create a social action (such as fundraising or awareness raising) on its behalf.

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How to Fend Off Attacks on Nonprofits—Three Key Strategies

NonProfit Quarterly

Whether it is students being arrested or institutions cowering when faced with the withholding of federal funds, the threats to civil society are obviouseven as many institutions, such as the National Council of Nonprofits, have been vigilant in resistance. But that is only the latest assault of many. The rainy day is here.