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Biden's Words on Gaza Are Getting Better. But His Actions Matter More

Instead of using his leverage and pressuring Israel to simply let aid through, President Joe Biden is playing games.

New Poll, Old News: Philanthropy Lobby Is Still Out of Step with Public Opinion on Charity Reform

The Ipsos poll found that a solid majority (75%) believe there should be a maximum amount that ultra-wealthy donors can claim to reduce their taxes.

The Critical Missing Piece from the U.S. Energy Transition

Competition with China over minerals is meaningless if the prize is a dead planet.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. Unpacks Black Literature’s ‘Black Box’

In his latest book, the Harvard scholar shows how African American writers have used the written word to shape their reality despite constraints imposed on them from outside.

The Next Generation of Students Demanding Justice for Garment Workers

Students for International Labor Solidarity (SILS) is a new organization dedicated to promoting the rights of workers around the world on college campuses.

National Donor-Advised Funds Are Hiding Behind Donation Processors to Make Themselves Look Better

Some donor-advised fund sponsors claim to democratize giving. They are making themselves look more egalitarian than they actually are.

5 Charts on Our Broken CEO Pay and Corporate Tax Systems

When companies are paying their executives more than Uncle Sam, you know we've got a problem.
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Total U.S. Billionaire Wealth: Up 88% over Four Years

Four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has 737 billionaires with a combined wealth of $5.529 trillion.

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