Over on The Nonprofiteer, I critique the whole Giving Tuesday concept and particularly its latest iteration, in which people don’t have to actually give to participate.
Plus, h/t to our friends at Political Wire, for quoting a Republican legislator who can’t seem to imagine a black man who isn’t incarcerated.
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But you must admit it takes a special kind of dork to compare Obama to Catiline!
"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full."
If this is not clear enough, here's a more modern translation: So when you give to the poor, do not do it for brand awareness, and do not, I repeat, DO NOT, take a selfie and congratulate yourself for your compassion.