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Beethoven in the Barrio
October 2014
Caitrin Nicol Keiper
The Youth Orchestra of the Americas is bringing symphonic beauty to new audience, thanks to Hilda Ochoa-Brillembourg
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Drug Donors
October 2014
Justin Torres
While some philanthropists fought for decades to legalize marijuana, others are gearing up to address the undesirable consequences.
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Campus Crusades
October 2014
Liz Essley Whyte
Philanthropically supported groups that help students grow in their faith are being enthusiastically embraced by young participants—but also threatened by opponents.
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Champion Givers
October 2014
Naomi Schaefer Riley
A 15-year update on the winners of the William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership.
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Sharing Health
July 2014
Liz Essley Whyte
Today’s health-care sharing organizations, for the most part, were founded by people who wanted to pool medical bills with like-minded religious believers, putting their trust in faith communities rather than government or insurance companies.
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Nature Philanthropy
July 2014
Evan Sparks
When you think of parks, whether Yosemite or your corner playground, you probably think of them as quintessentially public institutions—as the Ken Burns documentary puts it, “America’s best idea.” And while parks are indeed public institutions, a great many owe their existence, growth, and endurance to the generosity of creative donors.
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Gas Heat
July 2014
Jon Entine
A small foundation uses focused academic, media, and activist grants to redirect a policy debate.
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Walk the Line
July 2014
Kara Runsten
Rail trails are generating public enthusiasm as rural paths, as creators of green space in tight urban quarters, as ways of boosting health and wellness, as canvases for appealing landscape design and outdoor art, as connectors of communities, and as spurs to city redevelopment.
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Land Law
July 2014
Zachary Janowski
A landmark ruling in May could have nationwide consequences for the future of American conservation.
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Protecting Animals and People
April 2014
Caitrin Nicol Keiper
How donors are using research, security, and economic incentives to save Africa's wildlife
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Building Religion IQ in Reporters
April 2014
Andrea Scott
A donor-funded conference educates the media on faith.
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Charity TV
April 2014
Chris Weinkopf
A California philanthropy and a television station join forces to stimulate giving.
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Giving It All
April 2014
Liz Essley Whyte
Alan Barnhart and his brother Eric owned a $250 million company. Owned. Past tense. Because they gave it away.
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Profit and the Free Press
April 2014
Seth Lipsky
An ink-stained veteran doubts that philanthropy can solve today's crisis in journalism.
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Economia!
January 2014
Megan McArdle
How Pete Peterson's donations are helping Washington find budget balance.
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Healthy at Home
January 2014
Andrea Scott
Keeping older Americans independent with timely acts of charity.
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Donating a Motive to Strive
January 2014
Carrie Besnette Hauser
Colorado oilman Tim Marquez and wife Bernadette funnel kids to college with the Denver Scholarship Foundation.