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The Art of Sharing the Wealth
The world's richest African-American, Robert F. Smith may also be the most generous, and he's made making lives better an integral part of his personal success.
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The ACLU: Freely Giving Toward the Cause of Freedom
The Land of the Free wouldn't be so free without the ACLU, which for a century has zealously fought for the rights of all Americans⎯for free.
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Rick Steves: Using Travel to Better the World
“Keep on travelin’,” he says at the end of most of his travelogues. But for Rick Steves, it’s a catchphrase that is no less about self-betterment than sightseeing. And he walks the walk.
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Changing the World Through Communication
The name "Annenberg" is forever linked to progressivism in public education. But a new generation of Annenbergs is creating a legacy of betterment that extends far beyond the classroom.
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The MaxLove Project Empowers the Parents of Cancer Kids
A child’s cancer diagnosis makes even the strongest parents feel helpless. But one mom and dad turned their struggle into purpose, and they’re helping others do the same.
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Yuri Milner: The Tech Billionaire Who Puts Science at Center Stage
He's somewhat reinvented tech investment strategies, but what this would-be physicist cares about most is the success of scientific endeavor. And he's putting his money where his mouth is.
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Michael Milken: From Robber-Baron to Do-Gooder
With his checkered Wall Street past, Michael Milken may seem the unlikeliest of philanthropists. But he's also proven to be one of the best.
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Cure Violence: Treating Violence as a Sickness
In medical terms, violence is not an epidemic. But Cure Violence believes violence is better understood and treated as if it were. And results suggest they just might be right.
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Californians for Safety & Justice: Changing the Paradigm
After four decades of an incarceration paradigm that has drained state coffers and created so many problems, it's time for a holistic and nuanced approach.
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Toby Ord: Giving What He Can and Encouraging You to Do the Same
Generosity is the right instinct, but not all giving is equally effective. Meet one man who's dedicated his life—including a significant portion of his modest income
