"Since joining AP in 2020, I've been a temp and grant-funded reporter and editor. I've covered protests, the COVID-19 pandemic, a World Cup, and an environmental beat. AP must recognize and protect grant-funded journalists as a vital part of its news report." — Suman Naishadham

"Grant funding has become the preferred way The Associated Press hires to cover vital topics like democracy, climate change and statehouses. Without stronger protections and a timely on-ramp to permanent jobs, most employees in grant-funded positions will become second-class workers." — Thalia Beaty

Ronald Lauder pledged $25 million to fight antisemitism. Where did the money go? forward.com/news/561313/ro…

Why do nonprofits and protesters flock to NYC for #UNGA2023 without ever heading to the UN? @TKBeaty hit the conferences, awards ceremonies and the streets to find out #philanthropy apnews.com/article/united…

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced its 2023 class of fellows, often known as recipients of the "genius grant." apnews.com/article/macart…

Honored to step outside our New York office with my AP colleagues as we fight for a new contract with a fair pay raise.

A donor-advised fund that says it's devoted to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals granted out less than less than one tenth of a percent of the $10 billion it says it holds... But that valuation itself is unclear. Also, NFTs. Great reporting by @AlexDanielsCOP

While #COP28 goes into overtime, the The Associated Press tally on new pledges to fight climate change is at least $2.1 billion from the private sector. Thalia Beaty has the details #philanthropy apnews.com/article/cop28-…

Today, we're reminding The Associated Press's top managers that staff are eager to focus on the important news of 2024 with a contract that gives us fair pay. But their current proposal doesn’t – not even close. Here's what the Guild members have to say to AP leadership 👇

Happy Festivus! Gather round and hear how AP has disappointed us with an awful wage offer. #fairAPcontract

Why Gates Foundation CEO is asking billionaires to give it away, give it away, give it away now. #philanthropy apnews.com/article/bill-g…

Very happy to welcome James to the team!

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City is one of a handful of veterinary hospitals across the country that is equipped to handle the most complicated cases. Meet two of their patients.

This week, my The Associated Press colleagues and I launched a multipart series called Lethal Restraint, exploring how and why people die after police rely on use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are not supposed to end in a death. It was an extensive research effort. Let me explain. (1/18)

Spoiled milk, anyone? ⬇️ ER Visits And Losing Weight: Shelter Food Is Hurting Migrants and the Department of Homeless Services Is Serving It Anyway documentedny.com/2024/05/01/she…

For the 4th time today, Adams describes Nahla Al-Arian as an outside agitator. This time in response to a question about the “nameless leaders” he claims are behind the protest. Her actual role: Stopping by the encampment with her daughters last week apnews.com/article/columb…

I wrote an essay about school segregation, the courts, public good, and why it all still matters for kids today. It's also about Charlotte, a place that means very much to me. My latest for The Associated Press, on the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board: apnews.com/article/school…

NEW: Hundreds of millions of dollars flow through a relatively unknown group of political nonprofits called 527s every year We found a network of 10 orgs that raised over $33 million and spent 90% on fundraising and almost nothing on their stated causes propublica.org/article/politi…

Trump campaign is the first major one to use GoFundMe to raise money, a move experts say is unorthodox, but not illegal. The Associated Press's james pollard has details on how much has been donated to victims from Butler, Pa. and #HurricaneHelene #philanthropy apnews.com/article/trump-…