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Election Day Reading: Philanthropy and Democracy (Opinion)

November 3, 2020
A torn and burnt upside down American flag hangs, as protesters march through the streets of Detroit, Michigan for a second night May 30,2020, protesting the killing of George Floyd who was killed by a white officer who held his knee on his neck for several minutes during an arrest in Minneapolis on Monday.
Seth Herald, AFP, Getty Images

As soon as Covid prompted a nationwide lockdown this spring, many commentators for the Chronicle urged a focus on fixing democracy as part of the recovery and reset that will be required in the days and months ahead. Now, as the final day of voting takes place, we have collected several of the opinion articles we have published in recent months to help you see the big picture of what come next. Read them while you’re waiting in the poll lines — or as you wait for ballot results.

For Philanthropy to Achieve Its Goals, Democracy Must Work

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As soon as Covid prompted a nationwide lockdown this spring, many commentators for the Chronicle urged a focus on fixing democracy as part of the recovery and reset that will be required in the days and months ahead. Now, as the final day of voting takes place, we have collected several of the opinion articles we have published in recent months to help you see the big picture of what come next. Read them while you’re waiting in the poll lines — or as you wait for ballot results.

For Philanthropy to Achieve Its Goals, Democracy Must Work
By Stephen Heintz

Make Fixing Democracy Part of the Philanthropic Response to Covid-19
By Suzette Brooks Master

What Now? The Philanthropic Future Our Democracy Needs
By Lucy Bernholz

Philanthropy Isn’t Doing Enough to Support Youth-Led Voter-Mobilization Efforts
By Alejandra Ruiz and Lori Bezahler

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Philanthropy Must Act as Nation Faces Potentially Unprecedented Election Crisis
By Mike Berkowitz

The Pandemic Has Revealed the Weaknesses in Our Democracy
By Gary D. Bass

We welcome your thoughts and questions about this article. Please email the editors or submit a letter for publication.

Op-Ed Submission Guidelines

The Chronicle’s Opinion section is designed to spark robust debate about all aspects of the nonprofit world. We welcome submissions that provide new insights and promote innovative thinking about leadership, fundraising, grant-making policy, and more.
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