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February 26, 2009 - Press release
Adult Students Benefit from MacArthur Grant
Adult students enrolled in Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Catherine T. MacArthur School of Leadership will benefit from a new scholarship program funded by the MacArthur Foundation. Read More
February 26, 2009 - Speech
State and Local Housing Preservation Leaders Media Briefing, Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Window of Opportunity, in which MacArthur is investing $32.5 million in 12 states, cities, and counties that are innovators in preserving affordable rental housing. Read More
February 18, 2009 - In the Media
"Events Spur Kids to Celebrate Lincoln"
From the Coal City Courant
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February 12, 2009 - Commentary
MacArthur's Jonathan Fanton Presses For More Housing-Related Grants
In this op-ed published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton urges foundations to focus on housing issues in the wake of the foreclosure crisis. Read More
February 10, 2009 - From the field
Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law
President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which makes it easier for people subjected to pay discrimination to challenge the practice in court. The law reverses a 2007 U.S. Supreme Court ... Read More
February 10, 2009 - From the field
Obama Lifts Global Gag Rule
President Obama signed an executive order lifting restrictions that prevented U.S. aid to international organizations that promote or perform abortions with their own funds. Read More
February 9, 2009 - In the Media
‘Four score ...’ to be heard in 50 states - Galesburg, IL - The Register-Mail
From Galesburg.com
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February 5, 2009 - Speech
“The Pursuit of International Criminal Justice: the Case of Darfur,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the MacArthur International Justice Symposium
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reviews the Foundation's history of human rights grantmaking, focusing on the International Criminal Court, and argues that Darfur represents a test case for international rights. Read More
February 1, 2009 - Publication
Executive Summary: Review of Models for Change in Pennsylvania
The overall purpose of this review is to provide an independent look at the current work supported through the Foundation’s Models for Change Initiative in Pennsylvania. In this summary of the report I will summarize ... Read More
January 29, 2009 - In the Media
"Good News — Finally! — for Parents"
From The New York Times
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January 20, 2009 - From the field
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Responds to Economic Stimulus Package
MacArthur grantee the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, has created a new feature on its website — the Economic Recovery Watch — which will provide rapid-response analyses as the Obama Administration and Congress formulate measures to address ... Read More
January 15, 2009 - Press release
Stabilizing Neighborhoods Hit by Foreclosure Crisis
Mayor Richard M. Daley outlined the city’s plans for using more than $55 million from federal and private sources to revitalize Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by the national mortgage foreclosure crisis. Read More
January 15, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton at the City of Chicago’s Foreclosure Press Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes new Foundation initiatives intended to help stabilize Chicago neighborhoods hard hit by vacancy and foreclosure. Read More
December 30, 2008 - From the field
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces Riccardo Muti as New Music Director
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by Deborah Rutter, announced that acclaimed musical director Riccardo Muti has signed a 5-year contract to serve as the Orchestra’s music director. Read More
