Mistake made by U.S. in refusing nonprofit status for Grand Canyon

Mistake made by U.S. in refusing nonprofit status for Grand Canyon

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for allegedly misleading prospective doctoral students. A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the U.S. Education Department used the wrong legal standard when it denied Grand Canyon University’s application for nonprofit status in 2019. The decision by the three-judge panel of the … Read more

‘Gilded Age’ warning from nonprofit highlights wealth concentration in the hands of a few

‘Gilded Age’ warning from nonprofit highlights wealth concentration in the hands of a few

“ A modern twist on the phrase “Let them eat cake” reveals that shareholders are reaping the benefits at the expense of workers. A recent report from Oxfam shows that the majority of profits from over 200 U.S. corporations went to wealthy shareholders, with 90% of the $1.25 trillion in net profits going into their … Read more

Nonprofit organizations should work towards enhancing student voter participation | EdSource

Nonprofit organizations should work towards enhancing student voter participation | EdSource

Photo: Andrew Reed/EdSource Every election cycle, we hear about the challenges of getting certain groups of people to vote. This is especially true for younger and more diverse voters, who typically vote at rates well below other groups. Often, the disconnect between these voters and the ballot box is caused by structural barriers; sometimes it … Read more