Matt Nash is the executive director of The Blackbaud Giving Fund, a donor-advised fund that connects nonprofits to generous donors. Picture a world where every American felt empowered to support ...

The election of former President Donald Trump has caused business leaders to reassess how their companies balance profit and purpose. Trump has clearly indicated that there will be radical change on ...

Societies around the world are in peril: Eroding trust. Backsliding democratic norms. Accelerating global challenges—from political instability and division to climate-related natural disasters and ...

We are thrilled to share the Professor Deb Cantrell recently released her book, Emotions, Activism, and Social Change. The book explores the role of anger in social activism, drawing from sociology, ...

Storytelling is one of the most powerful forces for social change. At first glance, it may seem simple: share a story that engages people. But effective storytelling does much more. It opens minds, ...

The Democratic National Convention in my home city of Chicago was a four-day argument for a particular approach to social change; an approach based less on policy and more on culture — the kind of ...

The Black Lives Matter movement is one of the largest social movements in history. In 2020, millions of people marched in racial justice protests across all seven continents—even Antarctica. Companies ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. When we think of democracy, we often picture elections, debates and the legislative process. But some ...

Social Security's rules are getting an update for 2026. A big change is coming that could impact certain wage earners. Knowing what to expect could make it easier to manage your finances. The sooner ...

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Social Security’s rules tend to change every year. One 2025 change makes qualifying for benefits harder for some people, but not all. There are surprising ways to qualify for Social Security, even if ...

The Social Security Administration will eliminate paper checks at the end of September. Retirees have two electronic payment options. Another big Social Security change is on the way soon, too. Most ...