Tamara Straus

2 months ago | philanthropy.com | Tamara Straus

The nonprofit world was readying for changes under Donald Trump’s second term, but nothing like what has occurred since his January 20 inauguration. President Trump has signed numerous executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, government grants and contracts, immigration, LGBTQ+ people, and other nonprofit cause areas, which have led to fear and alarm for many in the sector and significant layoffs.

2 months ago | philanthropy.com | Tamara Straus

When 80-mile-per-hour wildfires decimated much of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena on January 7, Doug Stockham was ready to give cash for whatever people needed: a hotel room, a meal, a change of clothes and underwear. But he couldn’t. Not because the Emergency Assistance Foundation, the charity he runs, wasn’t prepared to provide cash to the thousands of Southern Californians suddenly rendered homeless.

Aug 14, 2024 | philanthropy.com | Tamara Straus

Who is Bill Gates? Admiring portrayals of a tech genius and innovative philanthropist are giving way to a new crop of books that take a sterner look at the founder of Microsoft and the $77 billion foundation that bears his name. Last year saw the publication of The Bill Gates Problem by Tim Schwab, and next year we’ll have House of Gates by Nicholas Kulish.

Jul 6, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Tamara Straus

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Jul 6, 2024 | sfstandard.com | Tamara Straus

Many say a strict ban on cellphone use is a no-brainer. There's just too much evidence that the devices wire students' brains for attention deficit, anxiety, depression and poor academic habits and social skills. But teachers note there should be exceptions because the devices provide some academic benefits, especially to English language learners and those with learning differences.