Congress reaches COVID preliminary stimulus deal, DOJ quietly proposes emergency powers!, indigenous lands threatened during shutdown, and more!

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Saying “No” to Social Distance: Calling Civil Society to Center Stage

Come join NPQ’s community of sense- and strategy-making in this moment of crisis and opportunity. Share your lessons, analyses, and strategic imperatives.

Why Recovery from the Great Recession Favored the Wealthy: The Role of Public Policy

All demographic groups experienced a loss of wealth during the 2007–2009 recession, but lower- and moderate-income populations and people of color suffered the greatest economic damage.

Preliminary Deal Reached on $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill

While the final details are not determined yet, the provisions of a federal stimulus bill have begun to come into focus.

Shhh…Department of Justice Quietly Asks for “Emergency” Powers

In a classic dystopian move, the DOJ has quietly requested that Congress grant it the ability to ask chief judges to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies.

Pipeline Builders Exploit the Moment on Wet’suwet’en Frontlines

As land defenders shelter in place and indigenous communities postpone meetings to protect their members’ health, pipeline construction proceeds on unceded territory.

Is the Gates Foundation Out of Control?

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation raises serious questions about accountability and the balancing of public and private interests.

The Challenges of Policing during a Pandemic

Coronavirus has caused a shift in priorities in the criminal justice world on both the policy level and on the front lines of law enforcement.

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