Alan Cantor

A fundraiser asks why nonprofits and foundations aren't speaking out about philanthropic reform - Philanthropy Project Hilary Crosby, a CPA, speaks out about why DAF rules annoy her so much and the problems with donor-advised fund (DAF) donations.

Exactly right, Hilde Lipson! philanthropyproject.net/maine-fundra...

Wow.

Exactly!

the story today is of a profoundly low energy military parade being met with millions of americans in nationwide protests denouncing the dictatorial pretensions of the president

what i see is a white house whose ambitions outstrip its resources, who did not count on facing mass resistance, and which is scrambling to escalate the situation in hopes that a display of force will make people shut up

i simply do not understand those of you who look at the white house and say to yourselves, “these are hyper competent people who are executing a sophisticated plan with high odds for success”

i personally do not think the administration is actually prepared for what happens if they are facing mass protests in every major city in the country

Who is Blocking DAF Reform? - Philanthropy Project The walls are caving in on American nonprofits. Alan Cantor explains what needs to happen now to change how DAFs operate.

Pleased to be published today in The Philanthropy Project. philanthropyproject.net/who-is-block...

This kind of clear, direct explanation of what’s happening is basic journalism and yet it’s surprising to hear it stated so forthrightly in this mealy-mouthed era.

This nails it. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...

This is a beautiful, illuminating remembrance of David Souter, one of the best people NH ever sent to Washington. (We do not speak of Franklin Pierce, one of the worst.)

A lovely encomia (my new word), Alan. You call him an acquaintance. But someone who shares with you what’s in his grocery cart must be more than that.

Thanks, Thomas. I'm guessing there's a German word for someone who shares their shopping cart items with you. He was quite a guy in so many ways. And now -- go get yourself some dark chocolate and red wine! (Seemed to work for Justice Souter!)

No Common Man – Alan Cantor Consulting When retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter died earlier this month, the nation lost a remarkable public servant – and a man who, sadly, predicted with stunning accuracy the constitutional disaster we now face as a nation.

My remembrance of Justice David Souter. www.alancantorconsulting.com/2025/05/no-c...

A great new book about screen awareness with young children co-authored by @pcantor.bsky.social!

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Russell Shorto's new book, "Taking Manhattan," is magnificent. I'll never think of NYC (or the Puritans, the Dutch, the Stuarts, or Peter Stuyvesant) the same way again. Shorto is such a great historian and storyteller.

After listening to @nprfreshair.bsky.social interview w. Gardiner Harris about his book, "No More Tears," I'm shocked but not surprised that one of the largest health foundations - Robert Wood Johnson Fndn. - is named after the J&J CEO who suppressed studies about asbestos in their baby powder.

The Independent Report on DAFs Demystifying donor-advised funds and their impacts on charitable giving, fair taxation, and our democracy itself.

It's out! The 1st-ever independent rep't on donor-advised funds, w. REAL percentages for what goes out in grants (not much) & the REAL average size of individual DAFs (huge!). Well done, @chuckcollins.bsky.social @helenofips.bsky.social Dan Petegorsky & Bella DeVaan!

inequality.org/article/the-...

Add this to the fact that every time Trump golfs at one of his own resorts, he jacks up the hotel rates for the Secret Service.

The American people foot the bill—and he pockets the cash. That’s the waste, fraud and abuse DOGE should be exposing.

Big crowd today on Concord, NH.

Opinion | The Rise and Fall of Elon Musk His belief that liberal democracy has failed and that technologists should lead can be traced to the unusual life of his grandfather.

One hell of a story about Musk by the remarkable Jill Lapore.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...

I'm no good with patterns. Can someone help me out here?

Thanks to Dear Leader for a return to those salad days of the late 1970s: Stagflation, a blend of high inflation and economic recession. That earlier period evolved from a factors largely beyond the control of a president. This is the result of the conscious actions of a president. Disaster.

Why aren’t you wearing a suit?

Have you said “Thank you” to Greenland and Denmark for allowing you to have a base on Greenland?

It's beyond frustrating for this NH voter that it's impossible to get a call through to the office of Sen. Maggie Hassan. Her DC line and all four local offices consistently put me directly to music, not even voice mail. Please, Senator and your staff: Get your act together!

Er, correct name is Scratch & Win.

I can't recommend the podcast Scratch & Play from @wgbh.org enough. Fascinating, brilliant, funny, and hugely informative.