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    What’s Really Needed to Fight Climate Change

    Mother Jones Oct 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Mother Jones, Erin Graham explains that what’s really needed to fight climate change is funding, something President Trump won’t support.  · How can donors support…

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    A Letter from Animal Charity Evaluators Departing Executive Director

    Animal Charity Evaluators Oct 30, 2018

    Giving Compass Take: · Jon Bockman writes about transitioning from Animal Charity Evaluators’ (ACE) executive director to a position on the board of directors.  He is a firm believer that…

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    Understanding the Reach of the United Nations

    UN Foundation Oct 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chandler Green provides data that describes the reach of the United Nations’ work around the world today.  • How does the scope of the UN’s work impact…

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    The Opioid Crisis Takes a Toll on Families, Schools, and the Foster Care System

    The Hechinger Report Oct 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Klein describes the burden that the opioid crisis is putting on grandparents, schools and the foster care system as addicted parents fail to care for…

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    Applying Behavioral Insights to Support Immigrants

    Migration Policy Institute Oct 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Migration Policy Institute explains how applying evidence-based behavioral insights can help immigrants better integrate into their communities, building up a stronger support system. • In…

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    In Opioid Policy, One Size Does Not Fit All

    RAND Corporation Oct 28, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the RAND Corporation, Bradley D. Stein discusses the current opioid crisis happening throughout America and explains that when it comes to creating policy to address…

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    Corporal Punishment and Youth Violence

    Futurity Oct 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new study, countries that have banned all forms of corporal punishment experience much lower numbers of violence and fighting among youths.  · How…

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    A Threat to Immigrant Healthcare with Potential Consequences for All

    RAND Corporation Oct 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Kathryn Pitkin Derose explains that the proposed “public charge” rule not only threatens immigrant healthcare, but could potentially cause issues for all US citizens. If the “public charge”…

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    Top Education Policymakers Begin to Outline Priorities in New York

    Chalkbeat Oct 26, 2018

    Giving Compass Take: • Chalkbeat reports on New York’s Board of Regents, who will be discussing past priorities and proposing tweaks and additions, as well as funding requests from all…

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    Racial Discrimination in Police Stops Still Looms Large

    Prison Policy Initiative Oct 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Prison Policy Initiative details a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics showing how racial bias is still a large factor when it comes to police stops…

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    U.S. Department of Education Sued By Advocacy Groups for Withholding Information on Arming Teachers

    Huffington Post Oct 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Klein reports that advocacy groups have sued the Department of Education for failing to disclose records related to their decision to use federal funds to arm…

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    Movement on Federal Plastics Legislation with Save Our Seas Act

    Surfrider Foundation Oct 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Angela Howe at the Surfrider Foundation explains that there has been movement on federal plastics legislation with the Save Our Seas Act being passed through Congress and…

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