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MacArthur in Chicago: Reflecting on 2018

MacArthur President, Julia Stasch
Criminal Justice
$8 Million to Advance Local Justice System Reforms
Chicago Stories
Nonprofits and the Art of Financial Stability
Perspectives
Our Program Directors Reflect on Challenges
40 Years, 40 Stories
Spotlighting the Impact of Our Grantees, Partners, and Initiatives
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Defending Human Rights in Mexico

A $15 million, final commitment to Mexico’s civil society organizations

Meet the 2018 MacArthur Fellows

25 Extraordinarily Creative People Who Inspire Us All
Vijay Gupta
Violinist and Social Justice Advocate
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