Thought Leadership

New Impact Division
By Dr. Christian A. Friend, Chief Impact Officer We are excited to announce that our…
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 30th marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a day to raise awareness of…
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Look Inside: Suniya Farooqui
Heartland Alliance believes in using data-driven strategies to fight for equity & opportunity for ALL.…
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One Alliance: Reflecting on the Signature Report Findings about the Impact of COVID-19 on BIPOC Illinoisans
COVID-19 and the resulting instability has left an indelible mark on every corner of our…
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Ending Permanent Punishments During Second Chance Month
Second Chance Month, observed in the United States during April since 2017, is a nationwide…
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Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the Asian lives lost
March 18, 2021 Evelyn J. Diaz In 2021, we welcomed a new Administration that condemned…
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Black History in the Making
At Heartland Alliance, we know first-hand that Black history is being made every day in…
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A Message from our Chief Impact Officer
For those who don't know me, my name is Dr. Christian A. Friend and I…
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An Introductory Guide to Anti-Trafficking Action in Internal Displacement Contexts
Trafficking in persons remains the single largest rights violation exacerbated in times of crisis in…
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Only a Down Payment on Relief
December 21, 2020 Over the last nine months we have lost loved ones and we…
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The Next Few Months are Crucial for Illinois’s Financial Situation
Far too many Illinoisans are struggling to make ends meet and, as we stare down…
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Act Now, Congress
The COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession has continued to deepen the hardships and existing inequities…
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