Craigslist founder gave away $500 million—and now he’s calling out other billionaires

• Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, has donated half a billion dollars to charity and encourages other wealthy individuals to embrace philanthropy.
• Newmark's commitment to giving is rooted in childhood lessons from Holocaust survivors about kindness and knowing when one has enough.
• His philanthropic efforts contrast with those of some billionaires, such as Peter Thiel, who actively discourage participation in initiatives like The Giving Pledge.
• Newmark finds the criticism from some wealthy individuals against philanthropy illogical, particularly claims that donations primarily support 'left-wing' causes.
• Living modestly and prioritizing values over wealth, Newmark established Craig Newmark Philanthropies in 2015 to support areas like cybersecurity, journalism, and military families.

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The founder of Craigslist has given away half a billion dollars. He fears for an America where generosity is trolled