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David Johnson
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Deputy Editor, Stanford Social Innovation Review
Berkeley, Stanford
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Biography
DAVID V. JOHNSON is senior editor of Stanford Social Innovation Review. He is a former philosophy professor turned journalist with more than a decade of experience as an editor and writer. Previously, he was senior opinion editor at Al Jazeera America, where he edited the op-ed section of the news channel’s website. Earlier in his career, he served as online editor at Boston Review and research editor at San Francisco magazine the year it won a National Magazine Award for general excellence. He has written for The New York Times, USA Today, The New Republic, Bookforum, Aeon, Dissent and The Baffler, among other publications. He has taught at Stanford University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). David earned a Ph.D. in philosophy from Stanford University, a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, a master’s degree in classics from Cambridge University, and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and history from the University of California, Berkeley. He lives in Berkeley, Calif.
Philanthropy, Academia, Investigative, Ideas, Tennis, Politics , Philosophy
Content
By David Johnson Verified, Nicholas Jackson| Stanford Social Innovation Review Verified Perspectives on the print magazine issues from SSIR's editor-in-chief (more) An End to Mass Violence By The cover story of our new issue examines efforts around the world to prevent identity-based violence, genocide, and mass atrocities.
By David Johnson Verified| Stanford Social Innovation Review Verified The week before Thanksgiving 2023, I flew to Orlando, Florida, to attend ARNOVA, the conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action. This annual confab of academic scholars affords journalists like me a window into the latest thinking in civil-society research.
By David Johnson Verified| Stanford Social Innovation Review Verified What does it mean to own something? In The Second Treatise of Civil Government, the philosopher John Locke understands ownership in terms of extensions of the self. What we own, first and foremost, is our person. When we mix our labor with natural resources to create something of value, the product becomes something that belongs to us, that is proper to us. It becomes our property. This English notion of property continues to influence ideas of ownership.
Company Info
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) is a prominent publication and digital platform focused on advancing solutions to global challenges through cross-sector collaboration. Operated by the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, SSIR serves as a vital resource for social change leaders in nonprofits, foundations, businesses, governments, and civil society. Founded in 2003, SSIR publishes in-depth articles, case studies, and research on topics such as impact investing and nonprofit business models. It offers a range of digital content, including webinars, podcasts, and newsletters, to provide actionable insights for practitioners. Additionally, SSIR hosts events and conferences that encourage dialogue and collaboration among various sectors. With a commitment to academic rigor and a global reach, SSIR aims to dissolve boundaries between public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Its content is designed for professionals seeking evidence-based strategies to tackle systemic challenges, making it a key player in the discourse on social innovation.
Founded: 2003