democracy
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How Community Driven Philanthropy Can Enhance Democracy and Increase Philanthropic Impact
Foundations should engage constituencies in their work.
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Political Stability and Environmental Sustainability
While last week was wrenching, the electoral results in Georgia, the courage of many Republican elected officials, and the silencing of Trump’s Twitter account give us reason to hope that better days lie ahead.
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America’s Democracy Under Attack
The attack on America’s democracy is real and in a matter of weeks, we may learn if it is successful, or if the attack has been repelled.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
