On AlterNet: philanthropy

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "philanthropy"

How Rich Executives Extract Concessions From Workers -- While Playing the Good Guy in Public

Laura Clawson, Daily Kos. February 6, 2012.

That's what's on the rise: Management attempting to exercise control over their workers -- in a brutal display of power. Give in to us or lose your paycheck right now.

Strengthening Democracy Means Funding Independent Media

Rory O'Connor, MediaChannel.org. May 3, 2010.

Less than 0.05% of the $307 billion given to charity in 2008 went to non-profit journalism, at a time when news rooms are going extinct.

Is It Morally Wrong Not to Send Thousands Each Year to the Developing World?

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. March 23, 2009.

Controversial ethicist Peter Singer says that the destitution abroad compells us to share our wealth, even in an economic crisis.

Changing the World Through Your Workplace

Idealist.org with Stephanie Land, Penguin Books. March 6, 2009.

More time spent at work means less time for volunteering and philanthropy. But there are ways to put your ideals to work in the office.

Clinton Foundation Fueled By Blood Money

Rob Larson, AlterNet. January 30, 2009.

The Clinton Foundation is funded by the people, governments and companies that help create the problems the charity seeks to address.

Progressive Philanthropist and Radish-lover Stewart R. Mott Dies

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. June 18, 2008.

Bloggers pay their respects to eccentric patron of liberal causes.

When 'High Society' Had a Conscience: The Life of Nancy Cunard

Carla Kaplan, The Nation. July 28, 2007.

Lois Gordon's new biography of Nancy Cunard brings the legendary 1920's philanthropist and racial activist back to life.