The Gospel of Wealth | Carnegie Corporation of New York
The Gospel of Wealth by Andrew Carnegie. Originally titled simply “Wealth” and published in the North American Review in June 1889, Andrew Carnegie’s essay “The Gospel of Wealth” is considered a foundational document in the field of philanthropy. Carnegie believed in giving wealth away during one’s lifetime, and this essay includes one of his most famous quotes, “The man who dies ...
What Changes to the U.S. Education System Are Needed to …
May 10, 2021 · At Carnegie Corporation of New York, we focus on supporting people who are in a position to meet this challenge. That includes the full spectrum of educators, administrators, family members, and others who shape young people’s learning experiences as they progress toward and into adulthood.
Voting Rights: A Short History - Carnegie Corporation of New York
Nov 18, 2019 · The struggle for equal voting rights came to a head in the 1960s as many states, particularly in the South, dug in on policies—such as literacy tests, poll taxes, English-language requirements, and more—aimed at suppressing the vote among people of color, immigrants and low-income populations.
Twenty Lessons for Fighting Tyranny | Carnegie Reporter Winter …
Dec 23, 2022 · Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked.
A Dozen Ways to Increase Voting in the United States
Sep 12, 2022 · For decades, Carnegie Corporation of New York has supported grantees that have developed and advocated for the policies to increase voting in the United States described by E.J. Dionne Jr. and Miles Rapoport in their book 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting with a foreword by Heather McGhee (The New Press, 2022). These policies, which have been tested and evaluated over the years ...
15 Myths About Immigration Debunked - Carnegie Corporation of …
Sep 27, 2021 · What are the common arguments against immigration, and why are they wrong? The Cato Institute’s Alex Nowrasteh, drawing on years of research and debate, counters 15 common myths against immigration with nonpartisan facts in the report The Most Common Arguments Against Immigration and Why They’re Wrong.The Corporation supports the Cato Institute’s immigration program where Nowrasteh is ...
Seven Global Conflicts to Watch in 2023 | Emerging Global Order ...
Feb 8, 2023 · The most likely conflicts to occur in 2023, according to a recent survey of foreign policy experts, include China aggression toward Taiwan; an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine; growing civil unrest in Russia; a security crisis triggered by North Korea’s development and testing of nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles; military confrontation between Israel and Iran over Iran ...
Andrew Carnegie's Story
Andrew Carnegie (1835–1919) was among the most famous and wealthy industrialists of his day. Through the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the innovative philanthropic foundation he established in 1911, his fortune has since supported everything from the discovery of insulin and the dismantling of nuclear weapons, to the creation …
11 Barriers to Voting - Carnegie Corporation of New York
Nov 1, 2019 · Legislators in states that have a long track record of voter suppression often implement laws and engage in activities that make it harder for certain segments of the population to vote. Here are some of the most common ways voting …
Why Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Matters for U.S.
Mar 8, 2022 · There are 10.4 million undocumented immigrants working and living in the United States. Approximately 5 million of them are considered essential workers — serving as health care professionals and staff at hospitals, as agricultural and farm workers producing the country’s food, as delivery drivers and grocery store clerks, and in other industries that have helped keep the country afloat.