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    By Suspending Protesting Students, What Lessons Are Syracuse University Leaders Teaching?

    The Hechinger Report Feb 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry argues that university and college campus leaders must address a rise in bias incidents on campus and off. • Hate speech and incidents of bias…

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    The Importance of Acknowledging Painful Realities for Black Americans in 2020

    Forbes Feb 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes, writing for Forbes, discusses what white people should understand about Black History Month, specifically how America’s history shapes the harsh realities that Black Americans…

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    Medicare Surgical Payments Should Be Updated to Reflect Postoperative Care That Is Actually Provided

    RAND Corporation Feb 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new RAND Corporation analysis, Medicare appears to be overpaying surgeons for many medical procedures. • What are policymakers doing to address this issue? How…

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    Roadblocks To Quality Education In A Time Of Climate Change

    Brookings Feb 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Christina Kwauk argues that more attention to and investment in education as a means of reducing risk and increasing informed action to climate change is needed. • How…

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    Philanthropy’s Role in Scaling Sounder Public Judgement

    Medium Feb 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) talks with Will Friedman of Public Agenda about the “Sounder Public Judgment Working Paper Series” which helps the public grapple with today’s tough…

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    Paid Leave Policies Offer Benefits for Everyone Involved

    Equitable Growth Feb 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maya Rossin-Slater and Jenna Stearns offer possible solutions to the United States’ shortcomings in supporting paid leave for workers. • Why are private employers afraid of…

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    Fake News on Social Media Could Prompt Electoral Action

    AEI Feb 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bronwyn Howell recounts the UK’s electoral efforts to monitor fake news and how the U.S. can expand upon them in 2020. • With so much growth…

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    How Donors Can Help Foster Democracy

    Forbes Feb 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Aaron Dorfman argues that if ever there was a time for donors to invest in grassroots civic engagement and foster democracy, it’s this year. • What are the…

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    How Corporations Are Taking a Stand on Social Issues

    GreenBiz Feb 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathrin Winkler discusses some important steps corporations have taken to join the conversation about relevant social issues. • How can the actions of activist corporations encourage…

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    Why Strategic Research Can Spur Social Impact

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Feb 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors explore how research and co-creating evidence with communities can help build more impactful change within health systems.  • How can donors support and expand…

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    The Importance of Getting Youth Involved in Voting

    EdSource

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David Washburn  explains that 99Rootz works to catalyze young people around voting rights awareness in California’s central valley.  • How can funders support youth civic engagement? How are youth…

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    This Community Foundation Has Begun a New Chapter Addressing Climate Justice

    Global Washington Feb 17, 2020

    Community foundations first emerged as U.S. institutions more than 100 years ago. Since then they have become essential bridge builders, civic leaders, and philanthropic catalyzers in the places they serve.…

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