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Democracy

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    This Incredible Former Child Bride Persuaded Her Country to Ban Child Marriage

    Global Citizen Oct 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Global Citizen tells the story of Ruvimbo Tsopodzi, a child bride who took her case to Zimbabwe’s highest court and convinced her country to ban child marriages. · How…

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    4 Things You Can Do to Help End Sexual Violence

    United Nations Foundation Oct 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • With sexual harassment and assault continuing to dominate headlines, The United Nations Foundation discussed ways that all individuals can play a part in ending violence against…

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    Why Family Caregiving Matters For Paid Family and Medical Leave

    AEI

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Sarah Jane Glynn argues that the Family and Medical Leave Act does not give enough attention to family caregiving as a form of paid medical leave.  •…

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    Doctor’s Perspective on Work Requirements for Medicaid

    The Conversation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Audrey M. Provenzano explains how work requirements for Medicaid that would increase the burden on poor individuals who are already struggling to pay bills and get…

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    How Cities Became the New Laboratories of Democracy

    Governing Magazine Oct 3, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Governing magazine examines two new books on how U.S. cities have taken the lead when it comes to social innovation, though the article warns that things…

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    America Needs Strong, Nonpartisan Civil Society

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Oct 3, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Brian Gallagher argues that the United States needs the return of nonpartisan civil society to stabilize the divided nation.  • How can funders help to build trust…

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    A Startup Using Data to Sway Opinions – Without Spreading Lies

    Fast Company Oct 2, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katharine Schwab explains how tech startup Swayable is conducting research to figure out how to change minds, but only for causes they deem morally acceptable.  • How can…

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    Lead Me As I Lead You: The Movement for a Society That Takes Care of Everyone

    Global Citizen Oct 1, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Lead Me As I Lead You Movement takes place in South Africa and was started by Terrence Hlatywayo (Langa) in 2005 to connect youth with service…

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    A Day of Activism Reveals What It Takes to Change the World

    Global Citizen Sep 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen recaps some takeaways from its Movement Makers Summit, where activists around the world came together to discuss what needs to be done to catalyze change.…

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    Redefining Poverty in the UK

    Global Citizen Sep 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Without a clear definition of what poverty is and what it means for citizens, there is no way to address it. Here, Global Citizen explains that…

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    Refugee Cap Is Now at Lowest Level Ever in the U.S.

    Global Citizen Sep 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As the world faces the largest refugee crisis in history, Global Citizen reports that the Trump administration has dramatically lowered the refugee cap to the lowest…

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    Proposal to Deny Citizenship to Poor Immigrants

    Global Citizen Sep 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Global Citizen explains that the Trump administration has proposed a rule to deny citizenship to poor immigrants who have used any public welfare benefits, which would threaten the bedrock…

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