The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is reshaping tax incentives for charitable giving and creating new challenges for nonprofits. Henry and John Carroll of DonorSpring offer actionable strategies to help nonprofits adapt, engage donors, and sustain funding from major, corporate, and small donors.

Humanity faces climate crisis, social inequality, and crumbling institutions. Harvard Professor Rebecca Henderson explains how her shift from Reimagining Capitalism to Reweaving Ourselves empowers students and leaders to drive climate action, ESG impact, ethical innovation, and cross-sector collaboration for a sustainable, resilient future.

The CDC’s leadership faced mounting challenges as trust faltered, disinformation spread, and vaccine confidence declined in a polarized environment. Communication missteps and evolving guidance weakened public understanding, while budget cuts constrained response capacity. Former CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky reflects on lessons in rebuilding trust, defending science, and restoring confidence through transparency, clarity, and steady leadership amid uncertainty and polarization.

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People-to-people exchanges — not governments — have long defined U.S.-China relations, writes Carla Dirlikov Canales. An acclaimed opera singer, academic and cultural diplomat, Canales shows how music, education, and shared experiences — from ping-pong diplomacy to choral festivals — bridge divides, proving that ordinary citizens are often the most enduring diplomats.

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Homelessness is a human and societal failure that demands shared responsibility — not judgment. It reflects how easily we turn away from suffering we no longer see. In his interview and opinion commentary, Dr. Brian Klausner calls for renewed urgency, compassion, and reform to address the complex realities behind this national crisis.

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Why does chronic homelessness persist despite billions in healthcare spending? Matt Nathan, ALI ’20, interviews Dr. Brian Klausner about his new book, In the Gaps:Better Understanding the Expensive Human Suffering of Chronic Homelessness examining how trauma, inequality, and dehumanization fuel the crisis. Klausner’s insights reveal how empathy, data, and innovative care models can drive real, lasting solutions.

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Homelessness is one of America’s most urgent — and expensive — public health crises. In this powerful reflection, Dr. Brian Klausner shares what decades of caring for unhoused patients have taught him about empathy, policy, and humanity — and why solving chronic homelessness requires community collaboration, data-driven care, and compassion.

Former federal judges Robert Cindrich and Paul Michel launched the Article III Coalition to defend judicial independence amid rising threats and attacks. With bipartisan support, they aim to protect courts, uphold the rule of law, and educate the public on why judges matter.

The recent replacement of the entire CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) raises serious public health concerns, as explored in this interview with infectious disease expert, Dr. Camille Kotton, former ACIP member, by Tom Mahoney (ALI ’24).

Dr. Katherine Koh and Michael Jellison from Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program share urgent insights on rising homelessness and the power of peer-led street teams in this compelling discussion with ALI Fellows Martin Goldstein and Matt Nathan.

Harvard’s Cass Sunstein unpacks climate justice, global responsibility, and what rich nations owe the future in this powerful conversation with ALI’s Keith Forman.

We must restore biodiversity in our neighborhoods. Christopher Brown, in an interview with ALI Fellow Tony Mohr ’21, shares how anyone can help “rewild” urban spaces – even junkyards and industrial zones.

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The Midwest is often overlooked for its cultural influence and electoral power. ALI Fellow Katie Kwo Gerson ’25 proposes a national initiative to elevate Midwestern voices and bridge America's cultural divides.

The transition to a sustainable economy is inevitable, but its timing and equity are uncertain, warns David Blood, Generation Investment Management, in a discussion with ALI Fellow Emily Chien. The finance community must lead and create the circumstances to achieve a sustainable economy and society.

Plastic pollution threatens marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Harvard ALI Impact Leader-in-Residence Monty Simus 2023 highlights The Ocean Cleanup’s initiative in Kingston Harbour, Jamaica, and outlines recommendations for community-led, climate-resilient, circular solutions worldwide.

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As climate finance lags behind global needs, the untapped potential of $950 billion in idle Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) could be transformative. Rajan Mehta, Harvard ALI Fellow 2022, explores how rethinking SDR use might unlock new funding for climate action and carbon removal.

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This year’s January 6 Joint Session of Congress to count electoral votes seemed uncontroversial. However, ALI Fellow Rex VanMiddlesworth examines how Congress quietly made a critical decision about the counting of electoral votes that may have a much larger impact in future presidential elections.

Wildfires, floods, and heat waves are intensifying, yet the failure to plan for climate extremes will result in mounting losses and crises. Alice Hill, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, argues that resilience starts with clear communication, forward-looking policies, and tough decisions.

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Despite a national mental health crisis, access to care remains a significant challenge, particularly in underserved areas. The PSYPACT initiative offers a crucial solution, enabling licensed psychologists to provide telehealth and temporary in-person services across state lines. Virginia Gleason, ALI Fellow ’22, examines the urgent need for the eight states and three U.S. territories still restricting access to vital mental health care.

How can businesses integrate human rights and sustainability into their core operations? Former German Human Rights Commissioner Markus Löning shares insights on the EU’s game-changing directive and discusses the journey towards corporate accountability in an exclusive interview by Mattias Bosch, ALI Fellow ’23.