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Philanthropy in America Is Broken - Mother Jones

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Philanthropy in America Is Broken - Mother Jones. View article details on HISWAI: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/01/philanthropy-broken-giving-foundations-democracy/

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The article critiques the state of philanthropy in America, highlighting how it often serves as a way for the wealthy to maintain influence, receive tax breaks, and promote their interests. It questions the real value and distribution of charity, connecting this to oligarchic tendencies in American society reminiscent of the Gilded Age. Key figures like MacKenzie Scott, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett illustrate contemporary examples of philanthropic practices in the United States.

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