Philanthropy
Dolly Parton Helped Make the New Coronavirus Vaccine Possible
With her April donation to the Vanderbilt Medical Center, the country icon continues to be a wholesome and unstoppable force for good.
Celebrities Who Give Away Money on Twitter Are Setting People Up to Get Scammed
Twitter “philanthropists” like Bill Pulte and Megan Thee Stallion have been offering their followers financial aid during the pandemic. But it hurts more people than it helps.
‘Capitalism Is Dead,’ Says Billionaire Made Rich By Capitalism
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff wants a “new capitalism”, but tinkering with our economic system won’t fix its fundamental flaws.
Ruthless Capitalists Can't Donate Their Way Out of Trouble Anymore
The Sackler family behind OxyContin is accused of brazenly jumpstarting the deadly opioid crisis. In the era of endless scams, elite philanthropy like theirs is hitting roadblocks.
Phoebe Robinson Would Like You to Stop Being an Asshole
In her new book "Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay," Phoebe Robinson talks about interracial dating, paying off $65k in student loan debt, and succeeding in comedy. Pro tip: "don't be an asshole."
A bomb was found inside George Soros' mailbox
A police bomb squad responded and detonated the device.
Rihanna Has Raised Millions for Girls' Education—and She's Just Getting Started
At the Diamond Ball, in her advocacy, and writing in a new Guardian op-ed, Rih is supporting education initiatives for children across the globe. Nothing but respect for our commander-in-chief.
This Artist Recreates Iconic Images Out of Trash, Toys, and Chocolate Syrup
Brazilian photographer Vik Muniz wants people to see the world differently.
We Need #GivingTuesday to Make Up For Our Gross Spending on Black Friday
Your guide to #GivingTuesday. What’s working, what’s not and what you can do about it.
Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman Discusses Its Impact, for Better or Worse
A look back at the positive and negative aspects of the long-running festival that made it a lightning rod for controversy.
Grand Slam Golfer Fulfills Lifelong Promise to ‘Help People That Struggle’
Catching up with golf legend Gary Player to talk about his philanthropic work in South Africa through the Player Foundation.
What Last Week's Traffic Jams in NYC Meant for Social Impact
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's social innovation program Solve wants to provide key funding, networks, and support for the world's brightest minds and ideas.