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    The Future of Abortion in America

    Pacific Standard Feb 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Supreme Court’s Chief Justice, John G. Roberts, Jr. recently joined liberal justices and voted to stay a Louisiana admitting privileges law. The vote saved the…

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    Red States Move to Limit Medicaid Expansion

    The Hill Feb 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Reid Wilson reports that Utah and Idaho are working to restrict the coverage provided under Medicaid expansions that voters approved.  • How can funders work to increase…

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    Machine Learning in the Social Sector

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Feb 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Brockman, Andrew Fraker, Jeff McManus, and Neil Buddy Shah discuss the ways in which machine learning can boost the work of the social sector to increase impact. …

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    How to Prioritize the Social-Emotional Health of Students

    Getting Smart Feb 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Colin Seale, writing for Getting Smart, discusses strategies for school leaders to implement that prioritize the social-emotional health of students by teaching them soft skills and relying…

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    New Programs Find Ways to Foster Student Resilience

    The Hechinger Report Feb 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hechinger Report touches on various programs that help build student resilience, ranging from nonprofits that help kids continue learning during hospital stays to removing language…

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    Are Organic Foods Really Better for You?

    The New Food Economy Feb 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The New Food Economy looks at a recent study out of the journal Environmental Research which claims that those who switch from conventional foods to organic…

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    What it Means to Be a Good Mentor

    The Hechinger Report Feb 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • My’ Yelle Warner, writing for The Hechinger Report, discusses the traits of a good mentor and her experience eventually becoming one herself.  • How can mentors…

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    Immunotherapy Trial Shows Promise for Patients With Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Feb 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Susan Keown reports on the promising results of a non-randomized immunotherapy drug trial for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and deadly skin cancer.  • How can funders…

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    Women Want Effective Birth Control

    Urban Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily M. Johnston and Adele Shartzer report that women want access to effective birth control in order to improve their lives.  • How can funders effectively expand access…

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    How Much Leisure Time Do the Happiest People Have?

    The Atlantic Feb 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic writes about a recently released research paper on the connection between happiness and the amount of leisure time you can give yourself.  • How…

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    The Venezuela Crisis Threatens Disease Epidemic Across Continent

    The Guardian Feb 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Guardian reports that the crisis and collapse of Venezuela’s healthcare system could fuel spread of malaria and other diseases across region and whole of South…

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    A Conversation with John Arnold on Drug Prices at Forbes Healthcare Summit 2018

    Forbes Feb 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Forbes shares an interview from 2018 with energy billionaire John Arnold on why he has become a major force in the conversation about drug prices. •…

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