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    U.S. Raises Age to Buy Tobacco, Vaping Products to 21

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Dec 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Susan Keown reports that advocates are hailing the decision to raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products to 21 as a health victory.  • How…

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    A Donor-advised Fund for an Inclusive and Regenerative Global Economy

    Baystreet.CA Dec 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Baystreet announces the launch of HealRWorld Donor Advised Fund created in partnership by HealRWorld and The SDG Impact Fund Launch. · Does this fund match your philanthropic goals?…

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    Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities is #Solvable

    The Rockefeller Foundation Dec 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In this #Solvable video from The Rockefeller Foundation, Susan Bruyère explains how businesses can engage with individuals with disabilities and support their employment.  · How can philanthropy support…

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    Fighting Rising Poverty in America

    The Brookings Institution Dec 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Brookings Institution, Andre M. Perry explains that despite all of the talk about a booming economy, poverty is on the rise in America and…

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    Planting Trees to Save Lemurs

    The Conversation Dec 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Conversation, Andrea L. Baden explains that human activities are ravaging forests around the world, making the lemur the most endangered mammal. Luckily, planting trees…

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    Chile Rights Abuses at Worst Since Dictatorship

    Al Jazeera Media Network Dec 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to the National Human Rights Institute, the government’s response to peaceful protests in Chile has created the most serious violations against human rights since 1989. ·…

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    Finding a Solution for the Opioid Crisis and Pain

    The Hill

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Roubein highlights an effort to curb the opioid crisis without denying pain patients care.  • How have the nuances of the issue been lost in…

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    NCTQ Analysis Questions Out-of-State Teacher Transfer Protocols

    Education Dive Dec 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality shows that many states do not require out-of-state transferring teachers to undergo background checks or prove their…

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    Understanding the Economic Effects of Federal Tax Changes

    Washington Center for Equitable Growth Dec 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, Corey Husak takes a look at the impact feeral tax changes have on the US economy. · Why is it…

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    Power for the Planet, Power for Pathways Out of Poverty

    The Rockefeller Foundation Dec 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Rockefeller Foundation explains how investing in clean and renewable power sourcing can help create new jobs and boosting the economy.  · How can donors support…

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    The Cost of Protests in Iran

    Al Jazeera Media Network Dec 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As the death toll rises from protests in Iran, human rights organizations have called on the Iranian government to release demonstrators and resolve peace. · How can…

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    Report: Calls to Halt Harmful AI

    MacArthur Foundation Dec 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This annual report from AI Now Institute focuses on the expanding field of artificial intelligence and what regulations should be made for potentially harmful AI. ·…

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