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Why Reparations Can Counter the Legacy of a 50-Year “War on Drugs”

NonProfit Quarterly

The War on Drugs Is Personal The War on Drugs has been a half-century-long, concerted, militarized campaign led by the US government to enforce prohibitions on the importation, manufacture, use, sale, and distribution of substances deemed to be illegal, advancing a punitive rather than a public health approach to drug use.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Between 2016 and 2019 , nearly half of global giving by US foundations went to health, while environment and human rights accounted for roughly 11 percent each, followed by agriculture and education. Historically, these resources have only materialized when countries have achieved massive expansions of economic productivity and opportunity.

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Zero-Problem Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

For example, the Australian Medical Association’s recent health vision is a departure from a tradition of what they call “sickcare” to a genuine health care. is a break from the past when trillions were spent on developing treatments for numerous health issues. This shift towards Medicine 3.0 Medicine 2.0 Medicine 2.0

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Stay Connected With Your Donors by Creating a Communications Calendar

Ann Green

COVID is still a part of our lives, but now the bigger concern seems to be inflation and other economic issues. Perhaps it’s homelessness or mental health awareness month. At the beginning of 2020, most of us couldn’t predict the year we were about to have. There’s still so much going on. Who knows what next year will bring.

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Boston’s Fare-Free Bus Experiment

NonProfit Quarterly

Given how US policing disproportionately harms Black, Brown, and poor communities, eliminating fare enforcement is not just an economic issue but a racial justice demand. Highway to Hell The existing US transportation system causes and perpetuates several social, economic, and environmental harms.

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A Growing Movement for Black Food Sovereignty

NonProfit Quarterly

Many Black entrepreneurs and farmers center social justice in what they do—playing important roles in solving Black social and economic issues, for example, by providing employment and mentorship, prioritizing the needs and desires of Black people, who are often underserved or ignored by other markets, and fostering community.

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Newsletter: Shocking & Sad News (But Not Serious) ; Charity Partners with Garden Centers to Promote Safe Sex ; Why Your Nonprofit Needs to Get ‘Grief-Smart’

Selfish Giving

Economic issues. Brittany will unpack how economic factors like inflation and interest rate spikes will influence POS giving through the rest of the year. ?? Social issues & consumer preferences. Join me and Accelerist CEO Brittany 'Brit-Bit' Hill ???????