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November 16, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Introducing The Ideas Letter

Introducing The Ideas Letter This week, we launched The Ideas Letter, a new online magazine and newsletter that delivers political and cultural perspectives to readers who are open to the unco…

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July 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM

What's Next: Our Investment in Green Economic Growth

What's Next: Our Investment in Green Economic Growth Why Open Society is pledging $400 million toward creating new models of green economic growth in the Global South. © Francisco Proner/Agence VU/Redux …

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June 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Welcoming Binaifer Nowrojee as Open Society President

Welcoming Binaifer Nowrojee as Open Society President Plus, a landmark investment in green energy in the Global South, getting justice for attacks on hospitals during conflict, and a new podcast. …

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March 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Binaifer Nowrojee Appointed New President of Open Society Foundations

Binaifer Nowrojee Appointed New President of Open Society Foundations Dear Friends of Open Society: I am writing to share that Binaifer Nowrojee has been appointed the new president of the Open Society Foundation…

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February 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Ukraine, Two Years On

Ukraine, Two Years On How civil society is protecting democracy and preparing to rebuild. Today marks the two-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine. After a largely stalled…

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January 8, 2024 at 5:01 AM

A Critical Year Ahead

A Critical Year Ahead How we're meeting global challenges in 2024. Dear Friends of Open Society, Happy New Year from all of us at the Open Society Foundations. I write following a difficult 2023 for the causes…

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December 2, 2023 at 7:01 PM

COP28 Must Deliver on Equitable Solutions

COP28 Must Deliver on Equitable Solutions Plus, new investments that will grow Amazonian biodiversity and global feminist leadership. © Faudzan Aiman/Shutterstock As world leaders convene in …

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November 2, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Our Statement on Israel and Palestine

Our Statement on Israel and Palestine Open Society's response to the current conflict. The Open Society Foundations are profoundly concerned with the escalating violence of the ongoing Hamas-Israel war and urge …

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October 27, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Announcing the 2023 Soros Arts Fellows

Announcing the 2023 Soros Arts Fellows Impact-driven art, health justice in Bulgaria, and more. Open Society is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Soros Arts Fellowship, the largest…

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September 12, 2023 at 6:31 PM

New Polling: A Generational Shift on Democracy

New Polling: A Generational Shift on Democracy New polling across 30 countries by Open Society reveals attitudes on democracy, climate, and human rights. © Andre Borges/AFP/Getty A new poll c…

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August 31, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Open Society’s Commitment to Europe

Open Society’s Commitment to Europe Alex Soros reaffirms Open Society's commitment to Europe. © Yevhenii Zavhorodnii/Global Images Ukraine/Getty In a rapidly changing world, with democracy and …

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July 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Open Society’s New Operating Model

Open Society’s New Operating Model President Mark Malloch-Brown on the Open Society Foundations’ new operating model. Dear Friends and Partners: You may have recently read that the Open Society Foundations are u…

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July 15, 2023 at 2:01 PM

The Real Impact of Debt Defaults

The Real Impact of Debt Defaults Plus, urban recovery in Beirut and how monuments present only one side of U.S. history. © Ibrahim Chalhoub/AFP/Getty The COVID-19 pandemic and increased inter…

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May 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM

In a Time of Crisis, a Chance to Remake the EU

In a Time of Crisis, a Chance to Remake the EU Plus, cultivating new ideas and reflecting on a quarter century of impact in Baltimore. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty While Europe Week, May 8–12, is n…

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March 27, 2023 at 10:00 PM

The Fight for Abortion Rights in Colombia

The Fight for Abortion Rights in Colombia Plus, the value of Critical Race Theory, funding for Ukraine, and more. © Daniel Romero/Abaca/Newscom Less than two decades ago, Colombia had a total…

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February 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM

The Resilience of Civil Society in Ukraine

The Resilience of Civil Society in Ukraine How we’re supporting civil society groups in Ukraine. © Libkos/AP This week marks a year since Russia began its full-scale assault on Ukraine, seeki…

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December 21, 2022 at 10:30 PM

A Look Back on a Pivotal Year

A Look Back on a Pivotal Year Some reasons for hope and optimism in the year ahead. A mother feeds her child by candlelight during a power outage in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on November 28, 2022. © Serhii Hudak/Ukr…

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December 12, 2022 at 7:01 PM

A Critical Win for the Climate Agenda

A Critical Win for the Climate Agenda Plus, an introduction to the leaders behind Open Society’s work. © Peter Dejong/AP Overhauling climate finance was the dominant theme at COP27—where thou…

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September 10, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Bold Action on Inequality Isn’t Just Necessary—It’s Popular

Bold Action on Inequality Isn’t Just Necessary—It’s Popular New global polling shows support for bold action in the face of global crises. Plus, looking towards the future for Ukraine and Afghanistan. © Lau…

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July 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM

George Soros on the Extremist U.S. Supreme Court

George Soros on the Extremist U.S. Supreme Court Plus Mark Malloch-Brown on the G7’s failure to address the global food crisis. © Samuel Corum/AFP/Getty The United States Supreme Court’s deva…

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May 24, 2022 at 10:30 PM

George Soros on Russia, China, and the Fight Ahead

George Soros on Russia, China, and the Fight Ahead Soros delivered remarks at this year’s World Economic Forum. George Soros speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on May 24, 2022. © Jaso…

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May 13, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Standing Against Tyranny

Standing Against Tyranny Plus youth engagement in France’s elections and $100 million for vaccine equity. Speaking freely. Listening to debate. Holding up a protest sign. Voting. Or maybe jus…

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March 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM

The Ukraine Democracy Fund

The Ukraine Democracy Fund How we’re supporting efforts to defend open society in Ukraine. Volunteers raise a Ukrainian flag while making camouflage nets outside the Ivanychuk Library in Lviv, Ukraine, on M…

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February 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM

16 Leaders in Racial Justice

16 Leaders in Racial Justice Plus, innovative new efforts to support domestic workers in Latin America, and more. We’re proud to honor and celebrate the recipients of the Open Society Justice…

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December 21, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Transformation for Impact at Open Society Foundations

Transformation for Impact at Open Society Foundations At the halfway mark in its two-year transformation, Open Society is already acting with more focus and scale. Dear Friends of Open Society: As partners and …

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September 11, 2021 at 11:31 AM

20 Years After the 9/11 Attacks

20 Years After the 9/11 Attacks Plus, the harrowing story of evacuating Open Society staff from Afghanistan and how we’re changing the way we work for the better. © Spencer Platt/Getty On the…

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August 9, 2021 at 9:13 PM

A Big Investment in Women’s Leadership

A Big Investment in Women’s Leadership Plus, how Open Society is changing, a class action lawsuit to combat ethnic profiling in France, a different approach to disability, and more. Over the …

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January 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM

A New Era for Climate Activism

A New Era for Climate Activism Plus, an inclusive revolution, 19 years of Guantanamo Bay, and more. © Goldman Environmental Prize For the Mollo people who live there, Indonesia’s Timor Island…

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January 7, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Democracy Will Prevail

Democracy Will Prevail The Open Society Foundations and our partners are undaunted. © Megan Varner/Getty Overnight we have watched astonishing scenes as hundreds of thugs incited by a crimina…

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December 4, 2020 at 7:19 PM

Patrick Gaspard Announces Decision to Step Down as President of Open Society Foundations

Patrick Gaspard Announces Decision to Step Down as President of Open Society Foundations Mark Malloch-Brown, former top UN official and Open Society Global Board member, to succeed Gaspard as president. Dear Fri…

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October 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Why Democracy Needs Critical Thinking

Why Democracy Needs Critical Thinking Plus, the right way to help Puerto Rico, farmers in Myanmar demand justice, and more. © Issouf Sanogo/AFP/Getty In classrooms throughout the world, dedic…

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August 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Live: Eric Alterman and Maya Wiley on Presidential Lies

Live: Eric Alterman and Maya Wiley on Presidential Lies An Open Society live-streamed discussion on August 11. Book Launch—Lying in State: Why Presidents Lie—And Why Trump Is Worse …

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July 25, 2020 at 12:01 PM

How Journalism Can Help Defeat COVID-19

How Journalism Can Help Defeat COVID-19 Plus, privacy rights, a holistic response to the pandemic, and more. © Zinyange Auntony/VII/Redux As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread economic de…

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July 13, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Our New Investment in Racial Justice

Our New Investment in Racial Justice Why Open Society is pledging $220 million to building Black power © Demetrius Freeman/NYTimes/Redux I’ve attended countless protests against police violen…

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April 16, 2020 at 6:19 PM

Helping Those Hit Hardest by COVID-19

Helping Those Hit Hardest by COVID-19 While doing everything in our power to ease suffering, we are committed to recognizing this opportunity for profound and positive change. © Stephanie Keith/Getty …

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March 12, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Health, Strength, and Courage

Health, Strength, and Courage How we at Open Society will carry on the fight in the face of COVID-19. Dear Friends of Open Society: Events are moving at the speed of sound. Last month, I was in Johannesburg, wi…

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January 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM

George Soros Announces $1 Billion Gift

George Soros Announces $1 Billion Gift Soros delivered his remarks at this year’s meeting of the World Economic Forum. © Simon Dawson/Bloomberg/Getty Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Ope…

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January 11, 2020 at 1:02 PM

2019 Philanthropist of the Year

2019 Philanthropist of the Year Plus, justice in South Africa, a reckoning for U.S. torture, and more. © Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Concordia Summit Open Society Foundations Founder and Ch…

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December 4, 2019 at 5:05 PM

A Happy Story About a Sad Little Fact

A Happy Story About a Sad Little Fact Does the truth still matter in a “post-truth” world? © 2019 by Jonah Winter and Pete Oswald Sometimes the most pointed social commentary is best delivere…

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November 9, 2019 at 11:03 AM

After the Wall Came Down

After the Wall Came Down A special and in-depth look at life after the Berlin Wall. © Peter Turnley/Getty Thirty years ago, shortly after the fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu, the journalist Tim Jud…

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October 12, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Ending Racialized Injustice

Ending Racialized Injustice Plus, inclusion in Kazakhstan, the future of the EU, and more. © Pete Maclaine/eyevine/Redux It’s time for a grown-up conversation about the racialized nature of t…

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August 3, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Patrick Gaspard Accepts NAACP Honor

Patrick Gaspard Accepts NAACP Honor Plus, remembering Marielle Franco, equality in Taiwan, and more. Patrick Gaspard, president of the Open Society Foundations, was given the honor of a lifet…

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July 9, 2019 at 1:33 PM

Open Society Foundations: Subscription Confirmed

Final Welcome Email Thank you for subscribing to the Open Society Foundations’ email list. Thank you for subscribing to the Open Society Foundations’ email list. You’ll begin receiving occasional upd…

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