John Palfrey advocates that charitable organizations choose resistance to authoritarian pressures instead of compliance with the Trump administration. Highlighting the recent capitulation of various sectors, he emphasizes the opportunity for unity in supporting democratic values. Harvard's stance against grant cuts is part of a broader trend where organizations can stand firm in their principles. Palfrey, alongside other leaders, has launched a solidarity campaign to protect philanthropic freedom, anticipating potential political targeting of charitable institutions. The MacArthur Foundation’s commitment to social justice progress insists on resilience in the face of governmental pressure.
At a moment when leaders of tech companies, law firms, and academic institutions have bent the knee to Donald Trump, John Palfrey insists that charitable organizations choose resistance over capitulation.
Palfrey emphasized, "We have an opportunity to unite and advance... to serve every community in America in a way that will ensure a strong republic for years to come."
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