altruist

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Starring Vanessa Williams as the titular prima donna, the brilliantly named Ebony Scrooge, the film follows Ebony’s transformation from penny-pinching pop star to charitable altruist.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Testimony at his trial suggested that his image as an altruist was at least partially a sham.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

Toner is a deep effective altruist, having worked exclusively in EA-specific institutions since March 2015.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2023

He brought on Gary Wang, an old friend from math camp, and later Caroline Ellison, a fellow effective altruist from Jane Street.

From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2023

Even those public offices, in which the altruist might find the best opportunities for serving the people, are not much sought for unless some personal honor or pecuniary profit be attached to them.

From Concerning Justice by Emery, Lucilius A.