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    Will Congress Be Able to Lower Drug Prices?

    The Hill Feb 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The Hill, the authors seek answers to whether or not Congress will be able to lower drug prices. They conclude that, because…

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    Paris Is Making Public Transit Free For Kids

    Global Citizen Feb 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mayor Anne Hidalgo recently announced that public transit in Paris would be free for children and individuals under 20 years old with disabilities. • Equitable public…

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    Five Key Trends in American Demographics

    The Conversation Feb 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The Conversation, author Aviva Rutkin examines five trends in American demographics from 2018. • How can these trends inform the priorities of…

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    Brexit Could Plunge 1.7 Million People Into Extreme Poverty

    Global Citizen Feb 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Imogen Calderwood explains that Brexit would not only impact the economies in the United Kingdom and Europe, but it could put 1.7 million individuals in developing…

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    Majority Of Voters Support $15 Minimum Wage

    The Hill Feb 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new Hill-HarrisX poll, an increase to $15 minimum wage is supported by 55 percent of registered voters, with another 27 percent supporting an increase,…

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    The Case For Building Expertise To Work On U.S. AI Policy

    80,000 Hours Feb 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In this article from 80,000 Hours, Niel Bowerman explains the need to build expertise to work on U.S. policies for artificial intelligence. Because the government is expected to play a…

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    Reauthorizing America’s Higher Education Act

    The 74 Feb 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to The Hill, Senator Lamar Alexander is hoping to finish his rewrite of the Higher Education Act by the end of this year where he addresses…

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    Health Chief Presses Congress To Pass Drug Discount Plan

    The Hill Feb 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · With Congress under pressure to lower prescription drug prices, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar pushes for the passing of a drug discount plan in the private…

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    Supporting Medicare for All Helps Presidential Candidates

    The Hill Feb 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new Hill-HarrisX survey, 53 percent of voters are more likely to favor a presidential candidate that shows support for universal, government-provided healthcare and Medicare for…

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    High Schoolers Interact With Extremist Groups In Tolerance-Building Course

    Education Dive Feb 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive talks about an Ohio high school’s approach to creating tolerance in their Political Thought and Radicalism, or “poli-rad,” class where members of extreme political groups…

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    This New Law Would Ban 90% of Microplastics Across Europe

    Global Citizen Feb 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Global Citizen, The European Union is considering adopting a new law that would ban 90% of microplastics across all of Europe. Over the years, this…

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    Tracker: 50 States of Education Policy

    Education Dive Feb 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive provides a tracker of education policies in different states in America and will continue to update the page throughout 2019.  · How does education policy differ…

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