Tear Gas Company Owner Resigns From Whitney Museum Board
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.
Charles Koch’s Cynical Rebranding Shouldn’t Fool Anybody
May 20, 2019 The ultraconservative billionaire says he wants to "help every person rise."
Listen to Tucker Carlson Flip Out After Being Exposed by Dutch Historian
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.Jon Huntsman Sr., Utah Billionaire and Philanthropist, Dies
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.
Ultra-Rich ‘Philanthrocapitalist’ Class Undermining Global Democracy, Study Says
Jan 18, 2016 As foundations and wealthy individuals funnel money into global development, what "solutions" are they pursuing?
Christmas Failures
Dec 17, 2012
Bill Moyers: ‘We’re Almost Out of Time’
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.
‘Crazy’ Ron Artest Is a Mental Health Star
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).
40 Billionaires Agree to Give Half of It Away
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.‘Born Again American’
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.
