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    From 1970 to Today: Denis Hayes on Earth Day and Climate Opinions [Podcast]

    Giving Compass Mar 10, 2019

    Denis Hayes is president and CEO of the Bullitt Foundation where he leads the effort to mold the major cities of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia into models of…

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    Is Free College a Step too Far?

    The 74 Mar 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The 74, author Carolyn Phenicie discusses recent comments by Sen. Patty Murray suggesting that free college may not be a realistic goal…

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    Fighting Corruption and Poverty in Mexico Through Austerity

    Pacific Standard Mar 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Pacific Standard, author Luis Gómez Romero discusses the austerity measures imposed by Mexican President López Obrador which seek to end corruption and…

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    Merkel Welcomes School Climate Strikes

    BBC News Mar 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to BBC News, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has shown her support for students involved in school climate strikes and protests. · How are schools educating students…

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    Physicians Advocate for Human Dignity through Compassionate Release

    AMA Journal of Ethics Mar 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from the AMA Journal of Ethics, authors Andreas Mitchell and Brie Williams argue for compassionate release of prisoners with serious progressive and terminal…

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    Urban Growth in Developing Countries: Weighing the Costs and Benefits

    Urban Institute Mar 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Urban Institute, author Matthew Eldridge discusses the benefits and consequences of rapid urban growth in developing countries. He highlights a few considerations…

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    Seeking Financial Reparations for Religious Persecution

    Hudson Institute Mar 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Lela Gilbert at the Hudson Institute, the State of Israel is seeking financial reparations for the Jews that suffered persecution between 1948 and 1970. Gilbert…

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    Effective Altruism as Global Catastrophe Mitigation

    Effective Altruism Forum Mar 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Evan Gaensbauer explains how effective altruism can be used to apply emerging technologies and serve as a global catastrophe mitigation. · What is effective altruism? What does…

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    The Congressional Hearing on Gun Violence and Call for Gun Control

    GOOD Magazine Mar 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · At a recent congressional hearing on gun violence, two parents of Parkland victims were thrown out. Here, the author addresses the rising concerns for school safety and…

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    A More Future-Focused Government Would Have Radical Policy Implications

    Cato Institute Mar 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Cato Institute, Ryan Bourne expresses the importance of balancing the interests of current and future populations and creating a more future-focused government. · How can the…

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    Five Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose

    Philanthropy News Digest Mar 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy News Digest interviews Jean Case, first female Chairman of the Board of National Geographic, CEO of the Case Foundation, a philanthropist, investor, technology industry pioneer and…

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    Confronting Inequalities and Injustice to Defend Women’s Human Rights

    Hispanics in Philanthropy Mar 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Morena Herrera details her work as a women’s human rights leader fighting against unjust female sexual and reproductive laws in El Salvador.  • How can women…

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