A panel leads a discussion with community members at MRG's vote your values forum

Times When We Can’t Stay Quiet: Voting Yes on Measure 88

Foundations often shy away from political activity, but there are times when you can’t stay quiet. Here’s why we’re voting yes on Measure 88. More »

Justice-seekers gather over food

No Vacation from Justice

It’s that time of year when the sun is shinning brightly and our thoughts turn quickly to the outdoors. But justice knows no season! Every summer gathering and celebration is a chance to build momentum. More »

A rainbow flag in front of a sunny sky

The Right to Discriminate in Arizona: Where Freedom meets Subordination

Arizona’s SB 1062 would’ve established a right to discriminate – a twisted vision of freedom that has always been contested. Dan HoSang shares his thoughts. More »

What to Watch for in 2014

At MRG we often think of social change work as building a wave. And, even with more than a few the big-ticket items up on the social justice agenda this year, a great deal of the work will involve building that wave. More »

What Will You Do for a Healthier Oregon?

Whether they’re reforming Oregon’s medical system or addressing inequity, MRG grantees improve the health of Oregonians. How will you support them? More »

The Right Kind of Selfishness

Let’s remember that we all have self-interest in a more just and joyful world and let’s not be afraid of righteous selfishness in pursuit of that vision. More »

Voz Workers Rights rallies for change

A Labor Movement for All of Us

Every Labor Day, I’m reminded that this is a time for picnics, family gatherings, and barbecues – but also a chance to reflect on the important role of the labor movement, both historically and today. More »

We Need More Philanthropists Who Listen (Nonprofit Quarterly)

Sharon highlights the importance of activist-led grantmaking in a recent op-ed for The Nonprofit Quarterly. More »

Silent Outrage is Not Enough

The Voting Rights Act ruling from the Supreme Court ignores the history of oppression and current disenfranchisement efforts that make the VRA so important. We can’t let this step backward go by with nothing but silent outrage. More »

The Rightness of Taking a Stand

I was recently listening to my brother-in-law talk about his experience as a young athlete and social justice activist. More »