Articles and analysis on today's issues

In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
Are service providers using technology to improve services and help crime victims? Most victim service providers have some type of online presence, but are they using technology to access research findings and improve service delivery?On economic turf, Rams move is neither a big win for LA nor crushing loss for St. Louis Countless academic studies show that publicly funded stadiums have little effect on jobs and growth—despite team owners' and elected officials’ claims.Are policy failures behind the opioid epidemic? Big pharma interests and changes in clinical pain management paved the way for this public health tragedy. Could better policy have mitigated it?Low-income children in Silicon Valley are missing out on preschool benefits In Silicon Valley, 73 percent of low-income children are not enrolled in preschool at age 3, compared with 48 percent of those who are not low-income.Rethinking sex ed: Meet youth where they are There’s little room for error in talking to teens about sexual health. One program aims to teach DC youth about sexual health in a relatable way.Fulfilling the promise of preschool in Silicon Valley Silicon Valley is known for its innovation and wealth, but it’s also home to 50,000 low-income children who could benefit from high-quality early education.