How Politicized Philanthropy Is Corrupting Charity

Traditionally, charitable giving has been defended by conservatives, who admired its ability to effectively solve problems without government coercion or taxpayer funds. The political left was where one encountered hostility toward private social action – which sometimes lessens state power. Donor-funded charter schools embarrass and replace failed government schools. Charitable services for the homeless, drug users, and the jobless have more success than bureaucratic agencies. Private funding for science and medical progress is spectacularly more efficient than federal grants.
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