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An essay is presented on the advocacy of Tea Party and its precedence in the political history of the U.S. It relates how the constitutional constraint democracy espoused by the Tea Party echoes the issues during the Republican Party convention of 1912 lead by Elihu Root against Theodore Roosevelt's Progressivism. It also cites the writing of Martin Diamond in exploring the meaning of democracy by examining the principles of the Declaration of Independence and American Constitution.

The article discusses conservatism and the quest for community in the U.S. It emphasizes the need for conservatives to pay attention to people who are not affected by a Progressive vision of community. It says that conservatives who are looking for an answer to the question of community should look at the life of Freddie Garcia who created his vision of community solutions in San Antonio, Texas.

The article discusses the policy approach being implemented by U.S. President Barack Obama. It notes that governing for Obama means creating policies aimed at giving large social systems more rational and coherent forms and functions. It points out that the approach suggests that the government's existence is intended to take up society as a problem and improve it. The ideal of the policy presidency, which is rooted in the American Progressive movement, is explored, as well as the role of the social scientist in society.

Focuses on a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based civic association called Friendship Club. Independent social club for people in recovery; Minutes of the club's board meetings and reminiscences of the elders; Wellspring of civil society; Instruction in the art of self-governance.

Discusses about local groups viewed as the key to the civil renewal of America. Pastor Gerald Saffold's way of rebuilding civil society; Significance of his `Unity in the Community' Choir in the act of civil renewal; Reason why the subtle allure of the national community idea is still evident.

The author reflects on why the status of philanthropy in the U.S. has decreased. He argues that foundations have lost sight of their primary goal of supporting the poor. He highlights the actions taken by charities which he cited as the reasons for the low value and status of philanthropy in the nation. He notes that conservative and liberal philanthropy should work together to achieve success.

The author discusses the impact of culture wars on the condition of nonprofit organizations in the U.S., particularly the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer foundation. It cites the book "Planned Bullyhood," by Karen Handel that details how the organization moved past on the controversy involving the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The author further mentions how the nonprofit organizations failed to secure neutral grounds in the culture wars.

The article profiles Vu Le, executive director of Rainier Valley Corps, a nonprofit organization that provide training, support and mentorship to emerging leaders. Topics discussed include his use of humor to speak the truth, his goal of helping nonprofit organizations grow, and the challenges facing community-based groups.

Compares the different types of charities that dominate the nonprofit sector in the U.S. Goals of corporate foundations and religious organizations; Challenges faced by the organizations; Differences in the influence of the various types of charities on government policies and decisions.

Comments on a debate of the U.S. House of Representatives over the Charitable Giving Act of 2003 that pushes for a measure that will prohibit foundations from counting administrative costs. Challenges that will be faced by foundations from left to right parties regarding the practice of modern philanthropy; Questions raised over the foundations' claims of public-policy expertise; Areas of cooperation that should be addressed by left and right critics of foundations.

Calls for the fundamental reform of mediating structures in the U.S. Role of mediating structures in social service; Decline of mediating structures in the country; Need for a radical transformation in the way people think about mediating structures.

The author explains why he believes that the application of measurement is unnecessary when it comes to dealing with the outcomes of grant making. He describes the reactions of nonprofit organizations whenever government officials express plans of evaluating measurable outcomes of grants. He talks about historical information about the development of the science of evaluation and the introduction of social science measurement to government service, noting some previous management improvement-focused programs launched by the U.S. government.

The author talks about the support of major U.S. foundations for the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama and how it will impact them after elections. He thinks that they are facing a challenge if the Tea Party movement creates a substantial and vigorous presence in the halls of the U.S. Congress. One such foundation is the Grantmakers in Health which made an announcement that it would do all it could to ensure the success of the federal overhaul of the U.S. health care.

The article discusses a debate that has occurred regarding comments made by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy regarding the way in which philanthropy organizations should spend their money. The reactions from philanthropy associations and foundations to the recommendations are discussed. The way in which the Committee feels that philanthropy organizations should spend their money is discussed.

The author reflects on the fear that conservative foundations' were reshaping the country's politics. He believes that the 2008 U.S. Presidential election results have people commenting there is a liberal resurgence. The author discusses U.S. President Lyndon Johnson's social change movement "Great Society" in the early 1960s and compares it to U.S. President elect Barack Obama's future presidency. He believes there are no quick fixes that can solve conservatisms' problems.

The article focuses on the consequences of political advocacy for nonprofit organizations and foundations in the U.S. According to the article, an increasing number of nonprofits are engaging in public policy advocacy, which usually includes support of government regulation and spending. The article comments on the implications of increased government involvement for nonprofits in regard to organizational survival and democracy.

The author ponders on the possibility that the next U.S. president will seek ways to promote small and religious-oriented charities. He contends that it is possible that not all nonprofit leaders will be pleased with such move. The author also reflects on the staying power of the idea of supporting religious and grass-roots charities.

Expresses views on the alleged massive spending of funds by several U.S. foundations to secure passage of the 2002 reform of campaign-finance laws exposed by columnist Ryan Sager on Weblogs. Comments on the relationship between journalism and philanthropy; Description of bloggers' role in the controversy; Impact of Sager's allegation on foundations.