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    Women Protesting in India are Fighting Global Oppression

    The Conversation Feb 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At The Conversation, Alka Kurian describes how women’s protests against new laws restricting citizenship rights in India are the latest actions in a global war against…

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    Working with–Not Against–Governments to Reduce Poverty

    India Development Review Feb 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Iqbal Dhaliwal talks about his experience working with India’s state governments to reduce poverty through evidence-based policies. • Sometimes, governments are seen as barriers to effecting…

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    The Importance of Acknowledging Painful Realities for Black Americans in 2020

    Forbes Feb 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes, writing for Forbes, discusses what white people should understand about Black History Month, specifically how America’s history shapes the harsh realities that Black Americans…

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    Medicare Surgical Payments Should Be Updated to Reflect Postoperative Care That Is Actually Provided

    RAND Corporation Feb 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new RAND Corporation analysis, Medicare appears to be overpaying surgeons for many medical procedures. • What are policymakers doing to address this issue? How…

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    Roadblocks To Quality Education In A Time Of Climate Change

    Brookings Feb 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Christina Kwauk argues that more attention to and investment in education as a means of reducing risk and increasing informed action to climate change is needed. • How…

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    Paid Leave Policies Offer Benefits for Everyone Involved

    Equitable Growth Feb 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maya Rossin-Slater and Jenna Stearns offer possible solutions to the United States’ shortcomings in supporting paid leave for workers. • Why are private employers afraid of…

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    Fake News on Social Media Could Prompt Electoral Action

    AEI Feb 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bronwyn Howell recounts the UK’s electoral efforts to monitor fake news and how the U.S. can expand upon them in 2020. • With so much growth…

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    How Corporations Are Taking a Stand on Social Issues

    GreenBiz Feb 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathrin Winkler discusses some important steps corporations have taken to join the conversation about relevant social issues. • How can the actions of activist corporations encourage…

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    Why Strategic Research Can Spur Social Impact

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Feb 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors explore how research and co-creating evidence with communities can help build more impactful change within health systems.  • How can donors support and expand…

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    This Community Foundation Has Begun a New Chapter Addressing Climate Justice

    Global Washington Feb 17, 2020

    Community foundations first emerged as U.S. institutions more than 100 years ago. Since then they have become essential bridge builders, civic leaders, and philanthropic catalyzers in the places they serve.…

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    Universal Basic Income as a Policy Response to Current Challenges

    The Brookings Institution

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Melissa S. Kearney and Magne Mogstad explore the concept of a universal basic income program in the U.S. and argue it would do little to reduce inequality.…

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    Supporting Access to Subsidized Child Care

    Urban Institute Feb 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As the cost for child care in the US rises, family find themselves unable to afford quality care.  Here, Urban Institute explains how state policies have…

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