Racism at the Human Rights Commission
As a child of refugees who fled what is now Bangladesh, I certainly experienced my share of racist slurs and teasing growing up in Canada. But so did most of Read more…
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Philanthropy’s Role in Elections: How and Why Philanthropy Became Such a Powerful Player
On Sept. 8, the Roundtable hosted a conversation about how philanthropy is increasingly involved in our election process—an important topic that is not often publicly discussed. As a moderator, I Read more…
Campus Cancel Culture: Three C’s We Don’t Want to See
When most campuses aren t even operating at normal capacity due to the pandemic, what could possibly be driving the numbers of these kinds of cases up so noticeably? The answer: cancel culture has taken root on campus.
How We Value Charitable Contributions Matters
A recent Forbes ranking of billionaire philanthropists minimizes methods necessary for innovation, problem-solving, and sustainability.
The Philanthropy Roundtable Urges Congress NOT to Force More Giving from Donor-advised Funds and Foundations
One small group is attempting to dictate the rules and terms for an entire industry in a sphere that is voluntary and well-intentioned to begin with.
Stop the Slippery Slope: First Gender, Now More
It is going to take litigation to challenge this unconstitutional California law.
The Tyranny of Anti-Merit
If one values liberty, opportunity, and personal responsibility as we do at the Roundtable, one might bristle at even seeing “The Tyranny of Merit” as the title of a book.
The Vanishing Trial: Watching Our Sixth Amendment Protections Disappear
We discussed the trial penalty and its consequences, and much more such as why pressure on white-led organizations from progressive funders will hurt more than help.
Is Our Constitution Color-Blind?
The Constitution has never been interpreted as a color-blind document, even though giants such as Frederick Douglass believed it could be.
The Latest Numbers on Campus Free Speech, and More
Two thought leaders share their perspectives on some complex questions surrounding the role of free speech.
1619 v. 1776: The First Direct Debate Between Scholars
We believe this is the first time that authors from both sides of the debate have met face to face to discuss their perspectives.
Good to Know! Proposals Calling for Regulation of the Philanthropy Sector
I sat down with John Tyler of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to get up to speed on a recent proposal to regulate DAFs.