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    Understanding the Education-Peace Connection in Somalia

    News Deeply Aug 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Roff reports that new research shows that increasing access to high school decreased support for armed groups in Somalia.  • How can philanthropists help increase…

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    Smashing the Patriarchy and Sustaining Peace in Sudan

    News Deeply Aug 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In a community where men dominate all leaderships positions, it can be hard to change the narrative and allow women a position at the table. Here, News…

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    Can Philanthropy Save a City?

    CityLab Aug 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · CityLab covers the recent excitement surrounding the city of Stockton and how Mayor Michael Tubbs is attracting donors and philanthropists to invest in the city.  · How…

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    Why ‘Nigerian Prince’ Scams Continue to Dupe Us

    The Conversation Aug 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Even with advancing technology, humans continue to fall for harmful scams. Writing for The Conversation, Frank T. McAndrew discusses the countless victims impacted by scams and explains that they…

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    Paying For Child Care

    The Hechinger Report Aug 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Grover Whitehurst examines the costs of early childhood care in America and suggests that the government provide vouchers for lower-income families. · Why is child care so…

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    Who Pays for NASA’s Mistakes?

    The Atlantic Aug 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As The Atlantic reports, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed yet again–this time to spring 2021 with another $800 million needed for funding. · Lawmakers…

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    Get to Know 7 Brands Taking Stands

    Global Giving Aug 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • GlobalGiving discusses seven brands that care about making a social impact and the ways in which they are implementing change and supporting sustainable outcomes.  • Who is making…

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    Addiction By Design

    The Brookings Institution Aug 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Brookings Institution discusses America’s opioid epidemic and a few of the factors that lead too many people to addiction: poverty, place, and isolation. · How can the…

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    Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance with a One Health Approach

    United Nations Foundation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Dodson describes the growing interest in fighting antimicrobial resistance and how a One Health approach that understands human health in a larger ecosystem can aid the fight.  •…

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    Building Homes in Flood Zones

    Governing Magazine Aug 3, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Governing Magazine, the number of Americans living in areas at high risk of flooding has increased 14 percent due to lack of policy against…

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    Democracy in the Digital Age

    Medium Aug 3, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Sam Gill discusses the complications in today’s digital society and suggests that the U.S. should develop a set of norms and policies for a safe and democratic…

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    Should Jury Convictions Be Unanimous?

    Governing Magazine Aug 3, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Alan Ehrenhalt touches on the topic of convictions and explains that there are complications and challenges with both unanimous and split jury decisions. · Do juries always…

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