Jan 28 Governors associations were top donors in 2014 state-level elections By Bill Barrow, Associated Press ATLANTA — The Republican Governors Association and its Democratic counterpart were the dominant players in making donations to pay for state-level elections in 2014. The two groups often served as pass-throughs for billionaires, unions and corporations seeking influence in statehouses… Continue reading
Dec 18 Where to give your money this holiday season, according to behavioral economics By Paul Solman If you're fortunate enough to be able to donate money this holiday season, which organizations will be receiving your checks? Paul Solman speaks with Yale behavioral economist Dean Karlan about the causes that are using funds most efficiently. Continue reading
Sep 10 Americans are more willing to be generous with their bodies than their money By Christian Smith, Hilary Davidson Generosity means giving money, time, energy and attention. But it also can mean giving a part of you – literally, in the case of blood and organ donations. In the third adaptation of their recently published book, "The Paradox of… Continue reading
Sep 03 Are Americans a stingy lot of people? By Christian Smith, Hilary Davidson Given the popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge this summer, you might think Americans are a fairly generous group. Indeed, more than $100 million has been raised for the ALS Association. But although we enjoy, and benefit from, giving money… Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch Shields and Brooks on the pope's critique of capitalism, Thanksgiving gratitude Shields and Brooks on papal critique of capitalism, Thanksgiving gratitude… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch Shields and Brooks on the pope's critique of capitalism, Thanksgiving gratitude The Doubleheader: Shields and Brooks on college football's Rivalry Saturday… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch Would lack of campaign donation limits unleash a new level of super-donors? Would lack of campaign donation limits unleash a new level of super-donors?… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch Fight Over Gun Control in Colorado Draws National Attention to Recall Elections Fight Over Gun Control in Colorado Draws National Attention to Recall Elections… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch Americans Run to Honor Victims of Boston Bombings Americans Run to Honor Victims of Boston Bombings… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch Paul Newman's Philanthropic Efforts Posthumously Hit $300 Million Milestone WNPR reporter John Dankosky narrates a Connecticut Public Television report on how legendary actor Paul Newman's charitable food company is still thriving after his 2008 death. The Newman's Own Foundation evolved into one of the most-recognizable celebrity-run charities and recently… Continue watching