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September 19, 2025
Here are this week’s must-read articles, selected by the editors at NPQ:
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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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How Getting a Library Card Is a Salute to Democracy
by Aashna Miharia
Public libraries have always been an accessible institution for many Americans. But now, more than ever, we can appreciate how fiercely libraries strive to represent our values in their pursuit of authentic democracy.
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Voter Registration Faces Threats Nonprofits Can’t Ignore
by Lauren Girardin
Political leaders are gutting nonpartisan voter registration programs. The changes threaten nonprofits’ ability to provide support to underrepresented groups, leaving them without a voice in elections that shape their lives.
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We Stood Up: Organizing at a Feminist Nonprofit
by Nina N. Yeboah
When it comes to the workplace, many nonprofits fall far short of their political ideals. At my feminist nonprofit, we stood up to demand change.
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