This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute interviews former NBA star Etan Thomas, who has been an outspoken activist and wants to inspire today’s athletes to follow in similar footsteps.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • During a time where there are mass shootings, hate crimes and other disasters, it’s important to remember the values of kindness and love that come from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Arash Javanbakht, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Wayne State University, discusses the social consequences of mass gun violence in America. · How does mass gun violence affect…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Steve Berg at The National Alliance to End Homelessness, one of the most important and crucial actions Congress should take this year is finalizing the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Steve Berg reviews the actions Congress has taken towards addressing homelessness in the US and what still needs to be done to make a difference. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better, political scientist Rob Reich says how we think about philanthropy, from tax codes that benefit the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The American Prosperity Project offers a goals framework for engaging in a national conversation about ensuring long-term prosperity. • How can funders help to drive the conversation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chris Teale shares insights from a summit celebrating the presence of 1 million electric vehicles in the U.S. where experts examined the future of EVs and climate change. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to Pew Research Center, liberal democrats are the most active when discussing political beliefs on social media compared to other partisan groups. • What are the potential…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pew Research Center reports on a recent survey among respondents in Japan that show how most are dissatisfied with the nation’s democracy, politicians and elections, even though…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for The Conversation, psychiatry professor Ronald W. Pies explains the meaning of pathological bigotry and why it should be treated as a public health problem,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Koby Levin reports that overly lenient regulations on charter schools in Michigan led to the creation and sudden closure of a Detroit charter school that was doomed…