The Nonprofit Industrial Complex
Groundings
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The Nonprofit Industrial Complex and Its Historical Significance
The chapter explores the development of nonprofits from charitable organizations to entities filling in gaps left by the government, delving into their origins as a way for the wealthy to protect their wealth. It discusses the unintentional alignment of nonprofits with the interests of the billionaire class, the impact of funding sources on organizational focus, the historical influence of nonprofits on radical black movements, and the shift in narratives and funding post-2020 uprisings towards abolition and re-evaluating the role of police and prisons.
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