PinnedPublished inThe Psychedelic RenaissanceCould Psychedelics Heal the World?Drug trips, under controlled conditions, break down the barriers between people and bring users closer to natureJan 25, 202014Jan 25, 202014
The half-century campaign to legalize marijuana was a big success. Until now.A handful of billionaire donors and their advisors guided the movement. They were persistent and pragmatic.May 2313May 2313
Published inThe Great Vape DebateWhy is the WHO so wrong about e-cigarettes?Michael Bloomberg and his philanthropy are a malevolent influence on the World Health Organization, critics say.May 2May 2
Published inThe Great Vape DebateWhat’s wrong with the WHO?The World Health Organization spreads misinformation about e-cigarettes, to the detriment of millions of smokers who could use them to…Apr 29Apr 29
Like electric cars and clean energy, e-cigarettes improve on an old, dirty technologyYet they are opposed by so-called public interest groupsDec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
GratitudeFor Thanksgiving, here are 23 things for which I’m grateful in 2023. Some are drawn from the world of philanthropy–so please read on if you…Nov 22, 20231Nov 22, 20231
Published inNonprofit ChroniclesRaj Shah’s $1.7 million salary is a bit much.Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation are generous with other people’s money.Oct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
Published inThe Psychedelic RenaissanceHow Yale researchers helped create the ketamine industry — and their own psychedelics startup.The clinical trial that set the stage for today’s fast-growing ketamine industry runs just three pages long and involved only eight…Sep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023
Published inThe Great Vape DebateTruth or (unintended) consequencesThe crusade against vaping will do more harm than good.Jul 23, 2023Jul 23, 2023
Published inThe Psychedelic RenaissanceThe psychedelics movement has come a long way in a hurryA report from MAPS Psychedelic Science 2023 conference.Jun 27, 20232Jun 27, 20232