The Mellon Foundation’s Patronage Network
City Journal • 2/20/2026 – 2/21/2026
Summary
The Mellon Foundation, along with a few other progressive groups, is influencing the humanities sector. They are working to reshape it in accordance with their perspectives and values.
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