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Thanks to You, I am an Optimist
These remarks were delivered at a farewell celebration with colleagues and friends of InterAction. Thank you all for coming. I…
December 14, 2022
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A Pandemic-Induced Crossroads
The international nongovernmental organization (NGO) community currently sits at a crossroads. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. based NGOs remain highly…
May 13, 2020
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Reflecting on 16 Years Building the U.S. INGO Community
Seven years ago, I had the opportunity to step back and reflect on the evolution of the U.S. international non-governmental…
November 18, 2022
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Reflecting on 16 Years of Policy Advocacy
How can non-governmental organization (NGO) ideals and collective thinking become a positive and influential force in advancing policies that help…
November 4, 2022
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InterAction’s Continued Support of Locally-led Development and Shifting Power
To truly advance the locally-led development agenda, it is essential for the NGO sector to acknowledge the power asymmetries…
May 19, 2022
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Reflections on the Legacy of January 6
One year ago this week, the United States experienced an act of political violence that tested the very foundation of…
January 7, 2022
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The Role of Global Civil Society in Supporting a Genuinely Transformative, Inclusive & Ambitious G7
We are facing the largest global crisis in a generation. The COVID-19 pandemic, and all its consequences, will shape our…
April 20, 2021
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Ensuring Equitable Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
As the U.S. hits a death toll of 500,000, the urgency of vaccine rollout in this country cannot be overstated.
February 24, 2021
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A Reflection on the State of American Democracy
Democracy rests on laws, on policies debated from different political perspectives, and on civilians who have the right to protest…
January 8, 2021
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A Network of Networks
One of the greatest creations of the 20th Century was a vibrant civil society and the building of civil society…
September 22, 2020
