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    3 Steps to Take the Surprise Out of Surprise Medical Bills

    The Heritage Foundation Dec 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Doug Badger at The Heritage Foundation gives 3 steps on how he believes Congress can solve the balance-billing problem and give patients more control over their medical…

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    How Drug Users Are Fighting Back Against America’s War on Drugs

    YES! Magazine Dec 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Travis Lupick reports that people addicted to opioids and other substances are organizing a national movement to demand a say in drug-policy reform. • How is philanthropy helping…

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    Work Requirement Waivers for SNAP

    Brookings Dec 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lauren Bauer, Jana Parsons, and Jay Shambaugh explain the final rule on work requirement waivers to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. • What does this rule mean for…

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    The Fight for Global Inequality [Video]

    The Rockefeller Foundation Dec 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Arun Sundararajan, a Professor at New York University, describes how digital technology can help drive progress in global inequality and can be the solution to expand access.…

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    Six Ways to Become a More Sustainable City

    GreenBiz Dec 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nate Berg lists six ways that cities can work inexpensively to become more sustainable and adopt programs that are environmentally-friendly.   • How can donors play a role…

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    Here’s How the United States Could Help the Iranian People

    RAND Corporation Dec 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dalia Dassa Kaye at RAND Corporation gives a number of concrete steps the U.S. should take to assist the Iranian people during a time of mass chaos. …

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    Dairy Cooperatives to Pay Price-fixing Fine

    The New Food Economy Dec 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Fu reports that an effort to “retire” milk cows has resulted in a $220 million price-fixing settlement.  • How can funders help dairy farmers cope with milk…

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    Transgender Students Can Win in the Courts

    Education Dive Dec 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Naaz Modan explains that while the Department of Education isn’t enforcing transgender students’ rights, they can win in the courts.  • Suing can be a difficult and lengthy…

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    A 600-mile Pipeline Could Soon Slice Across Appalachia

    Grist Dec 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lyndsey Gilpin discusses the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and its potential devastating affects to Appalachian communities and the environment. • How can donors help local communities be heard?…

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    Prison Is Bad for Kids. Why Do We Keep Sending Them There?

    TeamChild Dec 7, 2019

    Much has been written about our country’s problem with mass incarceration and its devastating impacts on individual lives, families and communities. Despite extensive research showing that incarceration is especially harmful…

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    Prisons Neglect Pregnant Women in Their Healthcare Policies

    Prison Policy Initiative Dec 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent study has shown that in spite of national standards, most states lack important prison policies on prenatal care and nutrition for pregnant women. • How…

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    Time Alone in Nature is Good for Mental and Emotional Health

    The Conversation

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Ken Kalisch, Brad Daniel, and Andrew Bobilya analyze the results of a study that shows spending time alone in nature is beneficial for many participants in a…

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