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Leslie Lenkowsky is professor emeritus at Indiana University and a member of the philanthropic studies faculty of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
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A Midwest State of Mind
America's vibrant tradition of civic life began in the Midwest, where it still offers lessons for us today.
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U.S. Support for Pro-Terrorist Groups: What Can Be Done?
It's still legal to donate to U.S.-based organizations that work on behalf of State Department-designated terrorist groups.