I’m back in DC as dialogue about patriotism (prompted by Colin Kaepernick), the presidential election, and the foundations associated with the two party candidates heats up. Have a listen to The Clash’s Know Your Rights while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week:

• David Fahrenthold: NEW: How @realDonaldTrump re-tooled his charity so he could give other people’s $ away. Our deep dive into Trump Fdn WashPo
• David Fahrenthold: NY AG opens investigation into @realDonaldTrump’s Foundation: my story with @mattzap. WashPo
• David Fahrenthold: Report: after @realdonaldtrump bought 6-ft-tall portrait of himself w/ charity $, he had it shipped to NY golf club. WashPo
• NYT Politics: The Clinton Foundation’s largest arm will spin off into an independent organization if Hillary Clinton is elected NY Times
• Council of Nonprofits: #Collaborations can be messy 5 tips for busy #nonprofit leaders http://buff.ly/2d0axKo
• La Piana Consulting: More Nonprofit (And Life) Lessons from STAR TREK
• Gene: Ninth Circuit Upholds Upholds CA Ban on Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy Against Religion Clauses Challenge Constitutional Law Prof Blog
• Ellis Carter: When is a Contribution Not a Contribution? By Billy Minch, CPA http://bit.ly/2bXgiUm #nonprofits
• CompassPoint: New on our blog this week: Exploring Influence Without Authority. From @Proud_Smith: http://goo.gl/WcQeqh #nplead
• Fast Co. Exist: Silicon Valley’s talent wars are killing vital community institutions: nonprofits http://buff.ly/2cyLw6I