Gavin Newsom criticized for $20M diaper agreement connected to nonprofit network linked to his wife
California Governor Gavin Newsom is under scrutiny due to allegations of corruption, specifically concerning a $20 million payment of taxpayer funds to a nonprofit run by an executive whose wife serves on the board of a gender equality organization. The controversy stems from a project called “Golden State Start,” which was introduced as a collaboration […]
Mark Sanford ends congressional campaign to start a national debt nonprofit
Mark Sanford, former Governor of South Carolina and a Republican congressman, has decided to end his campaign to reclaim his old House seat—just a month after he announced his candidacy. Instead, he intends to create a non-profit organization aimed at addressing the U.S. national debt. The 65-year-old politician revealed his choice to the Associated Press, […]
Musk begins intense OpenAI trial by criticizing Altman and the organization for neglecting its non-profit goals: ‘It’s not right to take from a charity’
Elon Musk Testifies in OpenAI Trial In a high-profile trial regarding the future of OpenAI, Elon Musk testified on Tuesday, alleging that CEO Sam Altman misappropriated a group initially established as a “charitable organization” and turned it into a massive profit-making enterprise. Musk, dressed in a black suit and tie, asserted, “They’re trying to make […]
Nonprofit hospitals are not prioritizing their patients
Issues in American Healthcare American healthcare faces significant challenges. Rising costs mean that Americans pay almost double what individuals in comparable countries do, yet they do not receive better care. Some argue that it’s a complicated situation, but research—like that from my organization on institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic—points to simpler explanations as well. […]
Nonprofit for the homeless compensated a San Francisco official’s son $10,000 for five slides
Corruption Charges Against Former San Francisco Human Rights Head Prosecutors allege that a homeless nonprofit funneled $10,000 to the son of a prominent figure in San Francisco’s civil rights community. This payment was made for creating five slides for a panel that his mother, Cheryl Davis, moderated. Davis, who previously led the San Francisco Human […]
Sheryl Sandberg chooses a 25-year-old to head her nonprofit organization.
Leadership Changes at Lean In: New CEO Hired as Staff Depart Sheryl Sandberg has swiftly appointed a recent graduate as the new CEO of the feminist nonprofit Lean In, while a long-time employee is set to retire, according to reports. Bridget Griswold, a former product manager at Meta, has been promoted from her role as […]
BLM activist recognized as ‘Bostonian of the Year’ required to return funds she misappropriated from taxpayers and a nonprofit.
Boston Activist Ordered to Repay Embezzled Funds Another Black Lives Matter activist has been implicated in a fraud case, and this individual was recognized as “Bostonian of the Year” in 2020 by the Boston Globe. Monica Cannon-Grant, who became involved in activism following the death of George Floyd, leads a nonprofit organization called Violence in […]
Nonprofit EU Disinfo Lab Takes Credit for $140 Million Fine Against Elon Musk’s X
EU Nonprofit Claims Role in Fine Against Elon Musk’s Platform A European nonprofit group is reportedly taking some credit for the European Union’s $140 million penalty against Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, along with a wider network of advocacy organizations. The EU Disinfo Lab, however, doesn’t claim to be solely responsible. Instead, it describes […]
Hillary Clinton’s nonprofit offers ‘Hold Me in Contempt Until the Cows Come Home’ merchandise
Hillary Clinton’s Nonprofit Offers Controversial Merchandise Hillary Clinton’s political nonprofit, Onward Together, is currently marketing various products that seem to reflect a sense of defiance. This comes after her recent testimony before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The merchandise, available on the nonprofit’s shop page, includes items like hats, sweatshirts, and […]
China Leverages This Nonprofit Network to Undermine American Energy
An organization associated with the Chinese Communist Party has contributed millions to an environmental law nonprofit focused on energy initiatives in Louisiana. The Pelican Public Policy Institute recently published a report detailing systemic obstacles that are impeding the growth of Louisiana’s energy sector. According to the Pelican Institute, Earthjustice, an environmental law group based in […]