Philanthropy

Major charitable gifts dropped by 30 percent last year

America's wealthiest gave less in 2012, showing that philanthropy is not a reliable resource

Natasha Lennard Topics: Warren Buffett, big society, giving pledge, Charity, Billionaires, Wealth, Philanthropy

Mitt's plan to cap tax deductions for charitable giving strikes at the foundations of the progressive movement

Van Jones Topics: progressive infrastructure, foundations, charities, progressive movement, Progressives, The Left, Philanthropy

Eleven more ultra-rich people join the Buffett-Gates pledge

Natasha Lennard Topics: Bill Gates, Philanthropy, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, Patriotic Billionaire Challenge, Charity, Netflix

More religious states, notably in the South, give more

Jay Lindsay, Associated Press 32 Topics: From the Wires, Religion, Philanthropy, American South

The next generation toilet can't use running water or pollute the environment

By Donna Gordon Blankinship, Associated Press 19 Topics: From the Wires, Bill Gates, Philanthropy, Developing world, Poverty, technology