Resisting Administration Threats and the Focus on Philanthropic Freedom

Eight months into the new administration, it feels like an appropriate moment to make some observations on the threats we have discussed previously, to give another plug for the Defending Equity Initiative, and comment on some developments.

First, a personal note:  there have been a number of times over the past several months where I’ve been tempted to write, but ran into the question of “Why?”  There are very few opinions I have that are not shared by anyone who might realistically read our firm’s blog.  The fascism, the abject cruelty and racism on display in the city I live in and many others, the despair for democracy and the rule of law-- as a lawyer for progressive charities and foundations living in Los Angeles, I’ve ‘bubbled’ myself thoroughly enough that I’ve got nothing to say on those topics that everyone reading doesn’t already feel acutely.

It's a lot easier for me to write when I can find some things to disagree with people I respect about.   And maybe I’ve reached that point.