A couple questions for you. I think Cause 5 is going to come down to these questions. 1. Would you rather grant … A. A program that helps severely unemployed/undermployed people, with barriers to employment including past convictions & drug … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Monthly Archives: September 2007
I’m right sick of all the jabber about all the wonderful things that giving does for the giver. Don’t get me wrong. I think that giving is beautiful. Yet, as soon as that becomes the reason you give, it becomes … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
One of my pet peeves is when donors are determined to fight the diseases and conditions that have affected them personally. I know, this is a personal/philosophical decision, and a lot of people I respect will disagree with my take. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
I used to think of myself as a “political junkie,” because I had strong opinions about what should and shouldn’t be left to the free market, what we should and shouldn’t be doing with our military, etc. At a certain … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
1) Going to a top college 2) Being smart enough to get into a top college Here’s a strong case for #2. (Hat tip: Eduwonkette) Needless to say, we’re not surprised by the answer. Selection bias is a cruel mistress. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
So much of what makes me passionate about this project is the feeling that the world’s best minds are just thinking about the wrong things right now. I want to show them that charity isn’t just about being “nice,” that … [CLICK TO READ MORE]