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    The Veterans’ Opioid Crisis and the Government’s Response

    Brookings Jul 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At Brookings, John Hudak takes a look at successes and failures within the government’s response to the veterans’ opioid crisis. • Why are veterans at an…

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    Black Voters Matter: Building Power in Communities to Strengthen Democracy

    Giving Compass Jul 23, 2020

    Just three years old, Black Voters Matter has already proven it may be young, but it’s mighty. The organization was founded after co-founders Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown successfully mobilized Black…

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    Why Focusing on Well-Being in Social Impact Organizations is Critical

    India Development Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At Apni Shala, they believe that social impact organizations need to prioritize well-being in organizations and share five insights on how to do so.  • How…

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    How COVID-19 Will Impact Future Civil Society

    Independent Sector Jul 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report launched by the collaborative effort of philanthropic institutions will include scenario planning and resources for the social sector within the context of COVID-19. …

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    Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations? Here’s What States and Employers Can Legally Require

    The Conversation Jul 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Debbie Kaminer explains the extent to which states and employers can require vaccination and why it is important for ending the pandemic.  • What role can…

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    Funders Need to Advocate for Policy Change Right Now

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Jul 21, 2020

    Amid multiple pandemics in the United States that are disproportionately harming communities of color — and a colossal failure in government response — we need philanthropy to pursue policy changes…

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    How Analytics Enforce Racial Bias Using Personal Information

    Brookings Jul 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Cameron F. Kerry explains how AI and analytics enforce racial bias through subtle algorithmic discrimination, creating a need for privacy legislation. • How do the consequences…

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    Shedding the Unproductive Measurements That Define Poverty

    Global Policy Journal Jul 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to accurately assess our progress towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, Peter Edward and Andy Sumner encourage us to abandon arbitrary measurements that define…

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    India’s COVID-19 Response Policies and Migrant Workers

    Brookings Jul 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maurice Kugler and Shakti Sinha analyze how well India’s COVID-19 response policies address migrant and agricultural workers. • How can we make sure marginalized workers and families…

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    Who Benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program?

    Equitable Growth Jul 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Amanda Fischer explains that early research shows that small businesses in the areas hit hardest by COVID-19 were not the primary beneficiaries of the Paycheck Protection Program.…

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    Parole-Eligible Prisoners Aren’t Getting Properly Released

    Prison Policy Intiative Jul 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Widra and Wendy Sawyer, at Prison Policy Initiative, call for justice for parole-eligible prisoners who’ve been denied release during coronavirus. • How does denying parole-eligible prisoners…

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    Survey Shows That Philanthropic Institutions Are Not Engaged in Peacebuilding

    Philanthropy News Digest Jul 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Candid and CENTRIS published a report surveying more than eight hundred nongovernmental or civil society organizations, foundations, and other funders about their peacebuilding efforts.  • A small amount of…

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