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We publish blog posts to explain our general philosophy on giving, reflect on our progress thus far, announce our plans for the future, and more.

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The Importance of Committing to Causes

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Holden Karnofsky

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Reflections

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May 14, 2014

Note: Before the launch of the Open Philanthropy Project Blog, this post appeared on the GiveWell Blog. Uses of “we” and “our” in the below post may refer to the Open Philanthropy Project or to GiveWell as an organization. Additional comments may be available at the original post. In our...
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Our Writeup on Criminal Justice Reform

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Holden Karnofsky

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May 6, 2014

Note: The Open Philanthropy Project was formerly known as GiveWell Labs. Before the launch of the Open Philanthropy Project Blog, this post appeared on the GiveWell Blog. Uses of “we” and “our” in the below post may refer to the Open Philanthropy Project or to GiveWell as an organization. Additional...
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GiveWell Labs – Progress in 2013 and Plans for 2014

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Holden Karnofsky

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Annual Reviews

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March 5, 2014

Note: The Open Philanthropy Project was formerly known as GiveWell Labs. Before the launch of the Open Philanthropy Project Blog, this post appeared on the GiveWell Blog. Uses of “we” and “our” in the below post may refer to the Open Philanthropy Project or to GiveWell as an organization. Additional...
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Scientific Research Funding

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Holden Karnofsky

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December 26, 2013

Note: Before the launch of the Open Philanthropy Project Blog, this post appeared on the GiveWell Blog. Uses of “we” and “our” in the below post may refer to the Open Philanthropy Project or to GiveWell as an organization. Additional comments may be available at the original post. One of...
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How to Approach Policy-Oriented Philanthropy

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Holden Karnofsky

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November 21, 2013

Note: Before the launch of the Open Philanthropy Project Blog, this post appeared on the GiveWell Blog. Uses of “we” and “our” in the below post may refer to the Open Philanthropy Project or to GiveWell as an organization. Additional comments may be available at the original post. As noted...
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The Track Record of Policy-Oriented Philanthropy

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Holden Karnofsky

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Reflections

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November 6, 2013

Note: Before the launch of the Open Philanthropy Project Blog, this post appeared on the GiveWell Blog. Uses of “we” and “our” in the below post may refer to the Open Philanthropy Project or to GiveWell as an organization. Additional comments may be available at the original post. As noted...
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Exploring Policy-Oriented Philanthropy

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Holden Karnofsky

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October 24, 2013

Note: Before the launch of the Open Philanthropy Project Blog, this post appeared on the GiveWell Blog. Uses of “we” and “our” in the below post may refer to the Open Philanthropy Project or to GiveWell as an organization. Additional comments may be available at the original post. Over the...
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Geoengineering Research

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Holden Karnofsky

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October 16, 2013

Note: Before the launch of the Open Philanthropy Project Blog, this post appeared on the GiveWell Blog. Uses of “we” and “our” in the below post may refer to the Open Philanthropy Project or to GiveWell as an organization. Additional comments may be available at the original post. We’ve completed...
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