Re: Slavoj Zizek: The Philanthropic Enemy
Nathan Newman wrote:
Why? Is there a prescription here? Should all non-profits refuse all Ford, Carnegie and other “toxic waste derived” money? Should folks working on AIDS work in Africa refuse Gates money? Should drug reform, workers rights and public finance campaign folks refuse Soros money?
No, but there’s no denying that the dependence of so many activist groups on foundation funding has a conservatizing and fragmenting effect - and one that leads to loyalty to program officers before loyalty to constituents.
Doug