
Eboo Patel
Eboo Patel, the founder and president of Interfaith America, is the author of “We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy” and the host of the new podcast “Interfaith America with Eboo Patel.”
Stories by This Author
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Appreciation
His Ideas Inspired My Nonprofit. They Hold Keys to Staving Off Tyranny
The teachings of the late Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, point to role of civil society as a bulwark against the “frightful despotism” that George Washington warned about. -
Opinion
Lessons from Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger on the Dangers of Ideological Rigidity
Purity tests, whether in music or the social-change world, stifle creativity and impede progress. -
Opinion
Obama as Pluralist-in-Chief Shows the Nonprofit World a Way Forward
The former president has long warned of the dangers of purity tests and championed collaboration across differences. Civil society can lead the way to make his vision a reality. -
Opinion
Did the Nonprofit World’s Identity Obsession Pave the Way for Trump’s Victory?
The progressive social sector needs to take a hard look at the gap between its views on identity and those of the people it claims to represent. -
Opinion
Elections, Springsteen, and the American Spirit
Our nation is more than who sits behind the Resolute Desk. A new Bruce Springsteen documentary offers hope for democracy and civil society. -
Opinion
I’m Rooting for DEI. But Why Are So Many Programs Falling Short?
Diversity work is facing a turning point: It can either maintain the largely ineffective status quo or evolve into something better. -
Opinion
A Year After October 7, College Pluralism Efforts Give Me Hope
Diversity programming that emphasizes respect and cooperation is starting to gain traction on campuses. -
Opinion
The DNC, Kamala Harris, and Lessons for the Social Change World
The Democratic convention showed the power of cooperation and inspiration. Nonprofits should take note. -
Opinion
I’m a Deadhead and a Nonprofit Leader: The Two Have a Lot in Common
The Grateful Dead offers nonprofits lessons on how to adapt to change while staying true to their original vision. -
Opinion
A Nonprofit Leader to Young Colleagues: Act Like an Olympian
Simone Biles and other Olympic athletes can show young nonprofit leaders featured in a recent Chronicle interview how to excel despite adversity.