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Robert Schalkenbach: Advocate of Henry George’s Vision and Benefactor of the Progress and Poverty Institute

by Josie F

Robert Schalkenbach’s enduring legacy in Georgism is a testament to his deep commitment to advancing economic justice and improving the human condition. His journey into the Georgist movement began serendipitously in the spring of 1884, when his wife’s riding lessons at James R. Brown’s stable… Read More »Robert Schalkenbach: Advocate of Henry George’s Vision and Benefactor of the Progress and Poverty Institute

Georgism and the Coming Climate Diaspora (Part II of II)

by Josie F

Today is Monday, January 13th. This morning’s news cycle announced that the death toll in the Los Angeles fires continues to climb, and while some are now contained, strong winds through Wednesday threaten to make the remaining blazes even more dangerous. The ultimate magnitude of… Read More »Georgism and the Coming Climate Diaspora (Part II of II)

Georgism and the Coming Climate Diaspora (Part I of II)

by Josie F

As the rest of the country watches L.A. burn with horrified, rapt attention, it is with a mix of compassion and heartbreak, and more than just a tinge of foreboding. This is, after all, exactly what we’ve been told would happen as a result of… Read More »Georgism and the Coming Climate Diaspora (Part I of II)

Announcing The Progress and Poverty Institute: A New Name, a Continuing Mission

by Josie F

2025 marks the Centennial of RSF, and along with the celebration we are thrilled to announce yet another significant milestone in our organization’s journey: we have renamed the foundation The Progress and Poverty Institute. This change reflects our commitment to the core principles that have… Read More »Announcing The Progress and Poverty Institute: A New Name, a Continuing Mission

What Henry George (and Norway) Can Teach Us About Governing the Digital Economy

by Josie F

Societies have long grappled with the question of how to share (or not) the wealth derived from natural resources. Some, like the United States, have embraced systems that allow much of that wealth to fall into the hands of a few private citizens. Others, like… Read More »What Henry George (and Norway) Can Teach Us About Governing the Digital Economy

From the 19th Century to the 21st: A New Georgist Cartoon Archive is Under Development!

by Josie F

Cartoons have long been used to make political commentary, and perhaps never more so than at the turn of the 19th century, when lively images regularly graced the pages of popular media outlets, bringing to life the ideas, conflicts, and scandals of important public figures.… Read More »From the 19th Century to the 21st: A New Georgist Cartoon Archive is Under Development!

A Private Operating Foundation’s Perspective On Trust Based Philanthropy (Part III of III): Bringing Trust Into RSF’s Work

by Josie F

Trust-based philanthropy is a trend in foundation-giving that places value in lived experience and shifts the locus of grant spending control into the hands of the community organizations doing work on the ground. As discussed in Part I, because the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation is a… Read More »A Private Operating Foundation’s Perspective On Trust Based Philanthropy (Part III of III): Bringing Trust Into RSF’s Work

A Private Operating Foundation’s Perspective On Trust Based Philanthropy (Part II of III): The “Why” and the “What” of Trust-Based Philanthropy

by Josie F

As discussed in Part I of this series, the Tax Reform Act of 1969 did much to distinguish foundations from other public charities and create legal distinctions between foundation types. One thing it did not affect, however, was the locus of relational power, which still… Read More »A Private Operating Foundation’s Perspective On Trust Based Philanthropy (Part II of III): The “Why” and the “What” of Trust-Based Philanthropy

A Private Operating Foundation’s Perspective On Trust Based Philanthropy (Part I of III): The Gospel of Foundation Giving

by Josie F

If your life overlaps with the world of fundraising even a little bit, you’ve doubtless encountered the phrase Trust Based Philanthropy. Although the origins of the practice––which describes a grantee-focused style of institutional giving, predate the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, its popularity has increased… Read More »A Private Operating Foundation’s Perspective On Trust Based Philanthropy (Part I of III): The Gospel of Foundation Giving

How popular is Land Value Tax in 2024?

by Josie F

Land Value Tax (LVT) is not a new concept, yet many with an interest in the policy have noticed a recent uptick in news stories and online discussions on the subject, as well as an increasing number of U.S. municipalities and states giving serious consideration… Read More »How popular is Land Value Tax in 2024?