George W. Bush promoted the idea of “compassionate conservatism” to enlist local community organizations in delivering government programs. The idea didn’t go far. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compassionate_conservatism#:~:text=Compassionate%20conservative%20philosophy%20argues%20for,poor%20countries%20around%20the%20world. I’d like to argue that the idea still has merit. America has been a unique western democracy that has promoted “associations” and “not for profits” as a 3rd alternative to public … Continue reading Community Organizations