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The Fund For New England: A New Environmental Philanthropy, Charles H. W. Foster
The Fund For New England: A New Environmental Philanthropy, Charles H. W. Foster
New England Journal of Public Policy
New England has a new, regional philanthropy, the Fund for New England, which is concerned with the advancement of natural resources and environment in the six-state region. The fund is one of a class of new regional environmental funds/trusts that are emerging across the country. The history of New England's own effort is described at the outset of the article, which also explores the experience and potential of the fund and its national counterparts with regard to advancing the novel concept of contributions in lieu of environmental fines. Finally, the process followed in establishing and operating the fund is examined …
The Double Character Of Daniel Webster, Irving H. Bartlett
The Double Character Of Daniel Webster, Irving H. Bartlett
New England Journal of Public Policy
Between 1815 and 1852, when people in New England wanted advice on matters of public policy, they sought out Daniel Webster. His extraordinary reputation rested in large measure on his ability to play a conservative role, to assure his followers that the federal Union was sound and that their role in a rapidly changing democratic society was consistent with their historic legacy. In 1850 the message failed and Webster fell.