charity

Giving Altruism a Bad Name

Émile P. Torres / Truthdig Mar 30, 2023 Effective Altruism’s metrics-driven model of philanthropy is elitist, condescending and — most damning of all — extremely ineffective. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Corporate Philanthropy Is a Downright Lie

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Feb 10, 2020 If the rich can “give back” so much, it’s probably because they’ve been taking too much. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The cast of Greta Gerwig's "Little Women."

Americans’ Views on Poverty Are as Outdated as ‘Little Women’

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Jan 22, 2020 We've advanced beyond 19th century gender roles. Why can't we get past moralizing about poverty, too? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Prince Harry and Meghan to ‘Step Back’ as Senior British Royals

DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2020 The couple's stunning statement says they plan to become financially independent and split their time between the U.K. and North America. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Who Deserves to Be Called a Progressive?

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Oct 28, 2019 Moderate Democrats like Biden are in denial that the sea change needed to reach goals can coexist with the status quo for the rich. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Christian Charity Gave Over $50 Million to Hate Groups, Report Reveals

Ilana Novick Mar 19, 2019 Under the “expert guidance” of the National Christian Foundation, wealthy right-wingers get anonymity and immediate tax breaks. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Foundation Reaches Deal to Dissolve Amid Lawsuit

MICHAEL R. SISAK / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2018 New York's attorney general cites charity's "shocking pattern of illegality" involving self-dealing. Its lawyers say any offenses are minor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Red Cross Is Latest Charity Tainted by Sex Cases

The Associated Press Feb 24, 2018 Twenty-one staff members of the International Committee of the Red Cross have resigned or been fired since 2015 for sexual misconduct. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Oxfam Charity Reeling Under Charges of Sexual Misconduct by Staffers

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Feb 14, 2018 More than1,200 contributors have bailed out in recent days, and a high-level executive has resigned, saying the group has failed to properly investigate allegations of abuse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Quiet Revolution Is Helping to Save the Planet From Climate Change

By Paul Brown / Climate News Network Mar 27, 2017 The consumption of electricity in many European nations is falling, a result of sustainability and energy efficiency efforts that could be used across the world. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Yuge Donations

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Oxfam Says Close-Fisted Wealthy Nations Are ‘Failing the People of Syria’

By Nadia Prupis, Common Dreams Feb 1, 2016 While some small European countries are donating more than their fair share to aid Syrians, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Russia are still far behind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )