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    How Nonprofit Leaders Should Move Conversations Forward Around Social Change

    PhilanTopic Jan 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Derrick Feldmann explores how nonprofit leaders can move conversations forward in social change work and what questions to ask to engage with the issues.  •  How…

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    Prison and Jail Phone Justice Priorities in 40 States

    Prison Policy Initiative Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Wagner and Alexi Jones provide a list of top priority prison and jail phone justice reforms needed in 40 states.  • What do prison and jail phone calls…

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    A Grandson Continues the Family Legacy at Palmquist Farms

    Food Tank Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Austin Palmquist discusses his role as a young farmer with Niman Ranch and motivation for sustainably raising 400 hogs annually and the importance of this traditional practice. …

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    Asian Countries Spurn and Burn Waste Imports

    Eco-Business Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Two years after China’s recycling ban, Southeast Asian nations are struggling to deal with import surges and enacting bans of their own. • How can philanthropists affect the…

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    The Economic Benefits of Expanding Women’s Participation in African Labor Markets

    Brookings Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andinet Woldemichael explains the economic gains to be had across Africa by expanding women’s participation in the labor market.  • What role can funders play in expanding…

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    Cities Are Banning Cashless Stores: What are the Pros and Cons?

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Julie Littman reports that New York City has joined others in banning cashless stores. Advocates say going cashless excludes un- and under-banked individuals while storeowners say going…

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    Stopping Lake Erie From Turning Toxic

    Grist Jan 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite being able prevent Lake Erie from turning toxic every year, Jamie Smith Hopkins from the Center for Public Integrity reports that Ohio officials still aren’t cracking…

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    Migrant Parents Separated From Children Since 2018 Return To US

    Al Jazeera Media Network Jan 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Following an order from a federal judge, Al Jazeera Media Network reports that nine parents were reunited with their families in Los Angeles after being separated by the…

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    Booming Plastics Industry Faces Backlash as Data About Environmental Harm Grows

    InsideClimate News Jan 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite the vast amount of evidence labeling plastic as a problem for the environment, the industry is booming. Here, James Bruggers addresses the disconnect between scientific…

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    Paris Climate Goals May Be Beyond Reach

    Eco-Business Jan 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Alex Kirby explains that scientists have underestimated the potential of carbon dioxide for years and it is much more potent than we initially thought, lessening the chances…

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    Seattle Voters Can Now Use Mobile Ballots

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In King County, Washington, voters can now utilize mobile ballots for the King Conservation District (KCD) board of supervisors election in February.  • How does mobile voting create…

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    Near Cities, Land Owners And Urban Farmers Confront Pressure From Development

    Harvest Public Media Jan 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Rapid development in urban areas has resulted in limited options for agriculture and affecting the value of land usable for food production.  · How can donors…

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