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** Protecting Democracy Means Protecting Nonprofits
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September 23, 2025

The nonprofit sector faces mounting pressures that demand both strategic thinking and bold action from leaders at every level, particularly around how we understand power and community building. Indah Nuritasari demonstrates how immigrant media organizations function as vital community infrastructure, while Marcus Littles, Michael Partis, and Marcus Pope challenge conventional notions of Black male leadership. Both pieces offer insights into leadership models that prioritize collective care over individual authority.

And as authoritarianism rises globally, foundation leaders and movement organizers must forge stronger partnerships. In a recent conversation, Manuel Pastor and Carmen Rojas explore practical strategies for responsive philanthropy that can effectively counter democratic threats.

In solidarity,

Coty Poynter

Managing Editor

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Immigrant Media Is a Community Building Project

by Indah Nuritasari

Eleven years ago, my friends and I thought we were creating a magazine. Turns out, when you launch an immigrant publication, you’re also building a community hub.
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International Nonprofits After USAID: A View from the Global South

by Steve Dubb

As the immediate shock of the shutdown of USAID subsides, activists in the Global South consider how to leverage the withdrawal of USAID to democratize global nonprofits.
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Freedom Dreams and Care: A New Vision for Black Male Leadership

by Marcus Littles, Michael Partis, and Marcus Pope

A new vision for Black men as leaders requires interrogating how Black men can dismantle internalized patriarchy. This is important for nonprofits—and beyond.
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Foundations and Movements: Manuel Pastor in Conversation with Carmen Rojas

by Manuel Pastor and Carmen Rojas

In a wide-ranging and personal conversation, scholar-activist Manuel Pastor and foundation president Carmen Rojas discuss how to respond effectively to rising authoritarianism.
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