How Philanthropy Helps Rich People Stay Rich

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Featured [How Philanthropy Lets Rich People Off the Hook]( The wealthy elite, like the Sackler family of Purdue Pharma, have used philanthropy to portray themselves as generous do-gooders. However, this giving may not be so selfless, as it helps divert attention from past misdeeds, and results in massive tax breaks that place economic burdens on the government and, subsequently, taxpayers. [On the Media]( [Trouble at the N.R.A.]( Many of the N.R.A's recent financial woes can be traced to executives, contractors and vendors who have siphoned hundreds of millions from the nonprofit’s budget. [The New Yorker Radio Hour]( [Marching With Trees]( The late environmentalist Wangari Maathai — the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize — spoke with Krista Tippett about how planting trees can be a symbol of defiance. 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