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Democracy

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    A Discussion of Climate Change: Outrage and Optimism [Video]

    Mashable Nov 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katie Couric interviews Christina Figueres, Founding Partner of Global Optimism, and former Secretary of the UN Climate Convention to discuss the trajectory of her fight against…

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    Will New Statewide Rent Control Laws Impact Housing Supply?

    Urban Institute Nov 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Prasanna Rajasekaran explains that the impact of rent control policies differs based on the way that legislation is structured. • How can funders help to create useful…

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    21st Century Education Student Bill of Rights

    Getting Smart Nov 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Getting Smart, Michael Niehoff explains how education has changed throughout history and why we need a 21st Century Education Student Bill of Rights to protect students,…

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    A Basic Income Program Doesn’t Help Those Displaced By Technology

    Vox Nov 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Vox, Dylan Matthews jumps into the debate surrounding the implementation of a universal basic income program in America and explains that although this idea…

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    How To Get To Net-Zero Emissions By 2050

    Fast Company Nov 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Fast Company discusses a new report from the Center for American Progress detailing how a massive transformation to 100% renewable electricity could take place in America. …

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    This App Makes it Easy for Schools and Students to Track Community Engagement

    Causeartist Nov 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Causeartist interviews Gayle Farman, the founder of Passport for Good, an app that is measuring community engagement for schools and students alike.  • How can funders help…

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    Ignored Facts on Economic and Social Issues

    The Smirking Chimp

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Social justice advocate Paul Buchheit discusses several tax issues related to society’s power dynamics that he feels often go underreported. • How is the tax system undermining…

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    The Decade of Delivery for Accountability on SDG Achievement

    Mashable Oct 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Trisha Shetty discusses the importance of holding world leaders accountable for actionable promises that will advance the SDGs in 2020.  • Shetty implores us to leave…

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    Supporting Community Driven Change in Colorado Springs Through Food Rescue

    Food Tank Oct 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Colorado Springs Food Rescue community-driven model is overcoming barriers to food access and creating a more sustainable food system. • How can donors help fund more innovation…

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    Research On School Closure For Failing Schools

    Manhattan Institute Oct 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Marcus A. Winters at the Manhattan Institute touches on the impact school closures have on current students and what needs to be done to ensure a smooth…

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    Why Disaster Giving Needs Change Today—For A Better Tomorrow

    The Conference Board Oct 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Conference Board, Kelly Beckner explains the importance of investing in local, community-led initiatives for disaster preparedness to save lives and billions in recovery costs.…

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    Building Better Communities With Construction Workforce Development

    Smart Cities Dive Oct 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Smart Cities Dive, investing in construction workforce development and public policies for skilled labor is an effective way to build better communities around the country.…

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