In Depth
Inside the Archives: How George Soros Changed End-of-Life Care in America
The Project on Death in America ran from 1994 to 2003, with an ambitious goal: to transform the experience of dying in the U.S. Journalist Elizabeth Rubin spoke with Dr. Kathy Foley, the physician George Soros chose to lead it, to reflect on its impact.

Rebuilding Stronger
Everyday Acts of Ukrainian Resilience

As the fighting in Ukraine intensifies, communities are demonstrating their resilience: supporting veterans, empowering people with disabilities, and creating safe spaces for survivors of violence.
Harm Reduction
Every Overdose Death Is a Policy Failure

The U.S. state of Maine has seen tremendous reductions in overdose deaths, exceeding the national average. This reduction in overdose deaths is the direct result of decades of advocacy and strong policy reforms.
Inside Open Society
People-Centered Approaches to Ensure Security and Rights for All

Safe and secure communities are cornerstones for open societies and strong democracies. At Open Society, we're taking a transformative approach to build safe and secure communities that put people at the heart of the solutions to crime and violence.
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Latest Voices
Reparatory Justice
Championing Reparations for Africans and People of African Descent

The global reparations movement to address the historical injustices of slavery and colonialism is gaining momentum. Open Society is playing a key role in supporting it through strengthening its infrastructure and sustainability.
State of Democracy
Q&A: In a Year of Elections, a Podcast Takes Stock of Democracy

More people are going to the polls in 2024 than ever before. Oxford University’s Ben Ansell has been taking a global look at both the strengths and challenges of the process as host of the What’s Wrong with Democracy? podcast.
Racial Discrimination
A Community Rallies Against Racial Discrimination in Denmark

When Denmark’s housing policies used racial discrimination to upend their community, local residents looked to the law to fight back. Now their six-year legal challenge is before the European Union’s top court in Luxembourg.
Racial Justice
Litigating for the Statistical Visibility of Afrodescendants in Colombia

Afro-Colombians have long endured social and systemic invisibility. Through legal action, civil society is fighting the miscount of the Black population for a more accurate representation.
Centering African Perspectives
Q&A: How One Publication Is Reframing Narratives on Africa

For 15 years, Africa Is a Country has challenged cliched Western coverage of Africa by providing a platform for thoughtful, homegrown writing. We speak to chief editor William Shoki on promoting new ideas and engaging new audiences.
AI and Journalism
Q&A: Giving Journalists the Tools to Harness AI

Marina Walker Guevara, executive editor at the Pulitzer Center, speaks on the organization’s efforts to support journalists who are exposing the destabilizing effects of AI misuse.
Evidence for Accountability
Q&A: How Open Source Evidence Is Challenging Abuses, Atrocities, and Disinformation

Bellingcat has pioneered the use of open-source research to expose human rights abuses, atrocity crimes, and high-level corruption and other criminal activities involving governments, gangs, and other illicit actors.
Reporting on Africa
Changing Global News Coverage of Africa Is About Acknowledging the Continent’s Rightful Place in the World

The Global Media Index for Africa assessed and ranked how 20 of the world’s most influential news providers cover the continent. The index’s creators hope it will help ensure Africa’s full story is told globally.
Rights for Incarcerated People
The Fight for Women’s Rights Behind Bars in Colombia

Incarcerated women in Colombia face poor treatment behind bars—and steep obstacles to success once they are released. Inside the drive to protect their rights and increase opportunity.
Rights and Dignity in Exile
Under Russian Occupation, Crimean Tatars Face a Campaign of Erasure

Half of the Crimean Tatar people died during Soviet deportations; now, Moscow’s decade-long occupation of Crimea is making their homeland uninhabitable.