Bridging the Gap: Montana’s Landmark Settlement Sets a National Precedent for Indigenous Education
For over five decades, the Montana Constitution has held a unique, visionary promise: that the state’s educational system would honor the distinct cultural heritage of its Indigenous peoples. Yet, for…
The Erosion of Ethnic Studies: Northwestern and the National Retreat from Black and African Scholarship
For Keala Uchéa, a Northwestern University alumna and activist, the institution’s recent decision to restructure its historic Program of African Studies (PAS) and eliminate two critical staff positions feels less…
The Fragile Balance: National Security, Press Freedom, and the Public’s Shifting Expectations
September 17, 2026 In the landscape of modern American democracy, the tension between the government’s imperative to safeguard national security and the constitutionally enshrined freedom of the press has rarely…
A Legacy of Civic Renewal: Doug Linkhart’s Decade of Transformation at the National Civic League
There is an enduring adage that suggests we should leave the world—or at least the specific corner of it we inhabit—better than we found it. While this sentiment is frequently…
National Nonprofit Coalition Launches "Voices in Action" to Empower Communities Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2026) – In a pivotal move to fortify American democracy and civic participation, a formidable coalition of national nonprofit leaders today unveiled "Voices in Action," a…















