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    Federal Judge Strikes Down ‘Unlawful Presence’ Policy

    Education Dive Feb 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Dive, Natalie Schwartz reports that a federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy which would have made it easier to impose reentry…

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    When Crafting Policy through the Tax Code, Ask Three Questions

    Urban Institute Feb 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jacinth Jones at Urban Institute touches on tax expenditures and three main questions to ask when creating policy through the tax code. · What are tax expenditures…

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    A Refugee Camp Grows on the US-Mexico Border

    Al Jazeera Media Network Feb 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Al Jazeera Media Network takes a look at the growing refugee camp in Matamoros, Mexico, which is full of individuals seeking asylum in the US. · How…

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    Why London’s New, Inclusive Resilience Strategy Has Promise

    Smart Cities Dive Feb 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In his Smart Cities Dive brief, Jason Plautz offers details on London’s expansive resilience plans, including preparation for long-term impacts of climate change and Brexit.  •…

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    Solutions Journalism can Reveal Problems and How to Fix Them

    Medium Feb 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sara Catania, in her article on The Whole Story, explains how one form of journalism can influence potential solutions to major issues. • Why is the…

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    DNA-Printing Is a Good Thing — But It Needs Better Screening

    Vox Feb 13, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kelsey Piper explains on Vox why DNA-printing, a critical advancement in the field of science, needs a stronger contingency plan against potential disaster. • Would better…

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    The Reality of Universal Basic Income

    The Aspen Institute Feb 11, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast from the Aspen Institute, the realities of the universal basic income are discussed.  • Is universal basic income, or any cash transfer program, a…

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    Overview: Community Reinvestment Act

    Washington Center for Equitable Growth Feb 10, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Claudia Sahm explains the history and benefits of the Community Reinvestment Act and how it could be improved going forward.  • Is this the best way to increase…

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    How to Strike Fairer Contracts for Jail Services

    Prison Policy Initiative Feb 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Prison Policy Initiative shares detailed information for counties to improve the accessibility of essential jail services including phone calls.  • What is the cost of jail communication…

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    Alaska’s Universal Basic Income Success

    Vox Feb 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dylan Matthews discusses the success of Alaska’s universal basic income in increasing the fertility rate, which is low in the rest of the country.  • Can other…

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    Integrating Sustainable Material Strategies Into Businesses

    GreenBiz Feb 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Liesl Truscott describes how Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index can help businesses understand how to integrate sustainable materials into business portfolios.  • Why is it crucial for…

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    Six Insights into Civil Registration and Vital Statistics

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Feb 6, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Philip Setel shares six insights into successfully advocating for civil registration and vital statistics for policymaking.  • How can funders advance the collection and use of this…

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