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    The Laws That Govern India’s Nonprofits

    India Development Review Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Tanaya Jagtiani shares 10 things that nonprofits in India need to know about the current legal framework. • There are tremendous opportunities for impact giving in India because…

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    Universal Basic Income as a Policy Response to Current Challenges

    The Brookings Institution

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Melissa S. Kearney and Magne Mogstad explore the concept of a universal basic income program in the U.S. and argue it would do little to reduce inequality.…

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    Supporting Access to Subsidized Child Care

    Urban Institute Feb 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As the cost for child care in the US rises, family find themselves unable to afford quality care.  Here, Urban Institute explains how state policies have…

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    Federal Judge Strikes Down ‘Unlawful Presence’ Policy

    Education Dive Feb 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Dive, Natalie Schwartz reports that a federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy which would have made it easier to impose reentry…

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    When Crafting Policy through the Tax Code, Ask Three Questions

    Urban Institute Feb 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jacinth Jones at Urban Institute touches on tax expenditures and three main questions to ask when creating policy through the tax code. · What are tax expenditures…

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    A Refugee Camp Grows on the US-Mexico Border

    Al Jazeera Media Network Feb 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Al Jazeera Media Network takes a look at the growing refugee camp in Matamoros, Mexico, which is full of individuals seeking asylum in the US. · How…

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    Why London’s New, Inclusive Resilience Strategy Has Promise

    Smart Cities Dive Feb 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In his Smart Cities Dive brief, Jason Plautz offers details on London’s expansive resilience plans, including preparation for long-term impacts of climate change and Brexit.  •…

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    Solutions Journalism can Reveal Problems and How to Fix Them

    Medium Feb 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sara Catania, in her article on The Whole Story, explains how one form of journalism can influence potential solutions to major issues. • Why is the…

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    DNA-Printing Is a Good Thing — But It Needs Better Screening

    Vox Feb 13, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kelsey Piper explains on Vox why DNA-printing, a critical advancement in the field of science, needs a stronger contingency plan against potential disaster. • Would better…

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    What Does Iowa Mean for Election Distrust?

    FiveThirtyEight Feb 12, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maggie Koerth explains that the Iowa caucus debacle feeds into narratives of rigged elections and contributes to declining trust in elections.  • How can funders work to rebuild…

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    The Reality of Universal Basic Income

    The Aspen Institute Feb 11, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast from the Aspen Institute, the realities of the universal basic income are discussed.  • Is universal basic income, or any cash transfer program, a…

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    Overview: Community Reinvestment Act

    Washington Center for Equitable Growth Feb 10, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Claudia Sahm explains the history and benefits of the Community Reinvestment Act and how it could be improved going forward.  • Is this the best way to increase…

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