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A mid-year collection of interesting and insightful passages.

The education scholar and reform advocate talks to Michael E. Hartmann more about philanthropic support of higher-ed reform, including for non-billionaires, the risks and drawbacks of funding conservative “beachhead” centers within existing universities in particular, and what ordinary citizens can do about the problems of and being caused by higher ed—as well as more about nonprofitdom’s privileged tax status.

A regular curation.

The legal policy fellow talks to Michael E. Hartmann more about the concept of civil terrorism and—in the nonprofit context—existing and potentially strengthened anti-racketeering and -conspiracy, anti-riot, and foreign-agent-registration laws, as well as the effects and potential reforms of regulations permitting fiscal sponsorship of projects and activities.

Wealthy foundations and nonprofits need to change their ways—not scare the rest of the field into submission.

To some, a “parade of horribles,” or a “slippery slope;” to others, a “menu of options.”

Recent legislation meant to promote transparency in giving by foreign philanthropists will boost the charitable world’s credibility.

Subcommittee on Oversight members and hearing witnesses mull some potential reforms.

Contemplating a framework for Schedule F that would default to full disclosure of all foreign grant recipients, but also provide an exception allowing for redaction when there is a genuine safety threat.