NewsPronto

 
The Times


.

USA Conversation

The Conversation USA

The Conversation USA

With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes

  • Written by Ray Madoff, Professor of Law, Boston College
imageSometimes, very rich people approach philanthropy with a degree of whimsy.tiero/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Law professor Ray Madoff is the co-founder and director of the Boston College Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good. In an interview with Emily Schwartz Greco, The Conversation U.S. philanthropy and nonprofits editor, Madoff sums up some...

Read more: With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some...

More Articles ...

  1. Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
  2. Voters shrug off scandals, paying a price in lost trust
  3. LA fires: Chemicals from the smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm
  4. LA fires 1 year later: Chemicals from smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm
  5. The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
  6. How museums can help rebuild trust in a divided America
  7. Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
  8. Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
  9. How Maduro’s capture went down – a military strategist explains what goes into a successful special op
  10. 5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region
  11. A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented
  12. I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
  13. Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers
  14. West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses
  15. LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety
  16. LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety – schools can do much more to teach it
  17. Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026
  18. What loving-kindness meditation is and how to practice it in the new year
  19. The ‘sacred’ pledge that will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers
  20. AI agents arrived in 2025 – here’s what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026
  21. Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift
  22. Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next
  23. New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
  24. Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress
  25. Resolve to network at your employer’s next ‘offsite’ – research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections
  26. West Antarctica’s history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent’s ‘catastrophic’ geology
  27. How the ‘slayer rule’ might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife
  28. The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America
  29. From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill
  30. As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’
  31. How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears
  32. The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab
  33. Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do
  34. People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
  35. Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever
  36. Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes?
  37. Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows
  38. How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker
  39. It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them
  40. I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists
  41. As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care
  42. RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long
  43. Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We’ve seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq
  44. Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget
  45. Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience
  46. Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
  47. With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?
  48. What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels
  49. Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work
  50. There’s little evidence tech is much help stopping school shootings