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Darwin Rules

In his most recent article for Tropes of the Times, Phil Bereano looks at why Darwin Rules at the New York Times. My own higher education focused heavily on genetics and the more I learned the less I wanted to try to explain, especially in the context of the Social Darwinism that seems so pervasive in the mainstream media. The Times article he critiques here is actually about frogs, but the generalizations are profoundly relevant to civil society and anyone who cares about social solutions to social problems. Posted: 1/7/07; 7:10:04 PM #

Cherish the BBC, the Best Innovator of All
	I share Victor Keegan's annoyance at the cliche about the private sector being more innovative than everyone else. In Cherish the BBC, the Best Innovator of All, he looks at one of the best counterexamples in recent years. I have my concerns about the BBC, but as an innovator, they are really top notch. Posted: 1/7/07; 7:03:42 PM #

Grant Thornton 2006 Board Governance Survey Report
	Despite its prominence, I don't consider the corporate model to be well suited to the needs of civil society. So, it's with a certain sense of bemused distance that I read the Grant Thornton 2006 Board Governance Survey Report (16 page PDF). However, if you concern yourself with the policies and procedures of nonprofit boards, this report is a must read. Posted: 1/7/07; 6:59:05 PM #