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    What Nonprofits Led by People of Color Need to Survive

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Dec 10, 2020

    In our most recent report, On the Frontlines, which examines how nonprofit leaders of color are faring in the wake of the pandemic, the usual concerns about not being treated fairly…

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    What Rent Relief Programs Need to Prevent the Eviction Crisis

    Brookings Dec 8, 2020

    America’s renters are facing a bleak winter. As of early November, 9 million of them were behind on their rent. Remaining COVID-19 unemployment insurance programs expire on December 26, while the Centers for Disease…

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    Women and Girls Index 2020

    Gender and Giving Dec 8, 2020

    From increased attention on incidents of sexual harassment and assault, to calls for equal pay and representation in leadership roles, to policies affecting reproductive rights, women’s and girls’ causes continue…

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    Five Questions to Ask Before Starting a Nonprofit

    Blackstone Charitable Foundation

    Starting a nonprofit is a noble and brave idea. However, people often begin the process without fully understanding what they are getting themselves into. Good intentions aren’t enough to keep…

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    Why We Need Better Research on Equitable Child Care Reform

    Equitable Growth Dec 7, 2020

    The child care industry in the United States is facing a crisis on two fronts. In the short term, the coronavirus pandemic and the recession it caused leaves child care…

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    Ocean-Climate Action Policy Recommendations

    Climate Action Dec 4, 2020

    The report Opportunities for Ocean-Climate Action in the United States provides a first-ever quantification of the potential for ocean-based climate solutions in the United States. This report provides independent, non-partisan analysis to…

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    How COVID-19 Has Disrupted Census Data Processing in 2020

    Urban Institute Dec 4, 2020

    Data processing is currently in the spotlight with the US Census Bureau director’s recent announcement that routine “processing anomalies” will likely delay delivering state counts to the president well after the December…

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    Tribes Mount Organized Responses to COVID-19, in Contrast to State and Federal Governments

    The Conversation Dec 2, 2020

    As the months roll by, the pandemic continues to hit Indigenous nations hard. But this phenomenon is not new. Epidemics have been part of colonialism since settlers arrived. Health inequities…

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    Six Pathways to Housing Affordability

    Ending Homelessness Dec 1, 2020

    The nation is experiencing a major housing shortage coupled with a crisis of housing affordability. “New housing supply is not keeping pace with rising demand,” warns Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s…

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    How Intimate Partner Violence Is Becoming a Policy Priority

    Urban Institute Nov 30, 2020

    President-elect Biden and vice president–elect Harris have already announced that combating violence and supporting survivors of intimate partner violence will be a priority for their administration. Practitioners and researchers agree it is…

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    Steps to Rapidly Scaling Clean Energy in the Next Decade

    Smart Cities Dive Nov 30, 2020

    Over the past four years, clean energy sectors like solar have managed to outpace and outperform cynics and optimists alike, as well as the U.S. economy as a whole. Even…

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    Mayors Are Fighting for Gender Equality During COVID-19 Around the World

    Giving Compass Nov 29, 2020

    By Anastasia Moloney Cities must move to the front line of efforts to fight gender inequality that has grown worse in the coronavirus pandemic, said six mayors from three continents…

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