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Atlanta and the Philanthropic-Industrial Complex

Daniel Elkind / Truthdig Jan 30, 2025 Charitable billionaires such as the late Bernie Marcus destroy the world while posing as its saviors. Dig deeper ( 6 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 )

Tear Gas Company Owner Resigns From Whitney Museum Board

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jul 25, 2019 Artists, activists and museum staff launched protests after learning that chemicals made by Warren Kanders’ company were used on migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Charles Koch’s Cynical Rebranding Shouldn’t Fool Anybody

Ilana Novick May 20, 2019 The ultraconservative billionaire says he wants to "help every person rise." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Listen to Tucker Carlson Flip Out After Being Exposed by Dutch Historian

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Feb 20, 2019 Rutger Bregman's viral moment at Davos earned him an invitation to "Tucker Carlson Tonight," but the segment never aired. Now we know why. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jon Huntsman Sr., Utah Billionaire and Philanthropist, Dies

MICHELLE L. PRICE and LINDSAY WHITEHURST / The Associated Press Feb 2, 2018 The business executive and onetime Mormon officer, 80, also played key roles in state and national politics. He was the father of a former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador, Jon Huntsman Jr. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ultra-Rich ‘Philanthrocapitalist’ Class Undermining Global Democracy, Study Says

By Sarah Lazare / Common Dreams Jan 18, 2016 As foundations and wealthy individuals funnel money into global development, what "solutions" are they pursuing? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Christmas Failures

Patrick Chappatte, Cagle Cartoons, Le Temps, Switzerland Dec 17, 2012 Dig deeper

Bill Moyers: ‘We’re Almost Out of Time’

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2011 On this week's episode of Truthdig Radio in collaboration with KPFK: the great Bill Moyers on the desperate state of our democracy, Nomi Prins on the scandalous IMF and Cole Miller on grass-roots philanthropy Update: Full transcriptOn this week's episode: the great Bill Moyers, the scandalous IMF and grass-roots philanthropy. Dig deeper ( 31 Min. Read )

‘Crazy’ Ron Artest Is a Mental Health Star

Staff / Truthdig Dec 10, 2010 The Lakers forward is known for his antics-- such as showing up to a talk show in his underwear -- but he's becoming famous for talking about an issue that is often concealed: mental health Artest is funding therapy and mental health awareness through the sale of his championship ring and possibly the donation of his entire $679 million 2011-2012 salary (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

40 Billionaires Agree to Give Half of It Away

Staff / Truthdig Aug 5, 2010 With philanthropy buddies Warren Buffet and Bill Gates leading the way, 40 representatives of the uber rich have pledged to give half of their fortunes to good works. George Lucas of "Star Wars" (and ruining "Star Wars") fame and Ted Turner, who gave us CNN before it was terrible and has the mustache to prove it, are among those on the list. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Born Again American’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2009 TV legend Norman Lear is no stranger to philanthropy. His latest venture is an interactive music video that celebrates the "rebirth and re-expression of citizenship through informed and thoughtful activism." Give it a gander after the jump, then make your own version. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )