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    How Philanthropy Can Build an Integrated Voter Engagement Movement

    NCRP Dec 24, 2019

    We have known for a long time that low-income families are powerful political actors regardless of election cycles. That’s why since 2012, Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) has invested more than…

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    There is Hope for Democracy: Rising Up for Social Justice

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    Giving Compass Take: • Vu Le highlights the progress that America has already made toward a healthy democracy and shows that community organizing is still one of the most important things…

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    NCTQ Analysis Questions Out-of-State Teacher Transfer Protocols

    Education Dive Dec 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality shows that many states do not require out-of-state transferring teachers to undergo background checks or prove their…

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    Understanding the Economic Effects of Federal Tax Changes

    Washington Center for Equitable Growth Dec 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, Corey Husak takes a look at the impact feeral tax changes have on the US economy. · Why is it…

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    Power for the Planet, Power for Pathways Out of Poverty

    The Rockefeller Foundation Dec 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Rockefeller Foundation explains how investing in clean and renewable power sourcing can help create new jobs and boosting the economy.  · How can donors support…

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    The Cost of Protests in Iran

    Al Jazeera Media Network Dec 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As the death toll rises from protests in Iran, human rights organizations have called on the Iranian government to release demonstrators and resolve peace. · How can…

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    Report: Calls to Halt Harmful AI

    MacArthur Foundation Dec 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This annual report from AI Now Institute focuses on the expanding field of artificial intelligence and what regulations should be made for potentially harmful AI. ·…

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    How Sidewalk Labs is Transforming City Planning

    Smart Cities Dive Dec 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jason Plautz reports that Sidewalk Labs has developed a generative design tool that can take in a number of different factors and produce a more holistic…

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    First Steps to Effective Collaboration with Policymakers

    Asian Venture Philanthropy Network Dec 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Amanda Kee, CEO at AVPN, offers three different opportunities for private social investors to engage in meaningful conversation with policymakers.  · Why is it important to support public-private…

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    The Public Finance of Capital Punishment

    SSRN Dec 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This report by Alex Lundberg takes a close look at the costs associated with a capital trial and why the death penalty may result in more crime…

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    Crisis in the Courts: Is the Backlogged U.S. Immigration Court System at Its Breaking Point?

    Migration Policy Institute Dec 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As U.S. immigration policy continues to rapidly change, the immigration court system has had trouble keeping up with the growing backlog of cases. Here, the author…

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    Refugees in Germany: Economic and Social Integration

    Migration Policy Institute Dec 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Migration Policy Institute breaks down data around the success of integrating refugees into Germany’s economy and society.  • How can funders support integration efforts? What can…

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