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    Three Books With Policy Agenda to Uproot Inequality in America

    Othering & Belonging Institute May 9, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephen Menendian reviews three books that highlight how race still defines inequality in America. • How long will it take to address the shortcomings of systemic political…

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    The HRC Urges Congress to Protect Marginalized Populations

    Human Rights Campaign May 9, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elliott Kozuch recounts a recent statement from the Human Rights Campaign, calling for congress to address the disparate effects of COVID-19 on marginalized populations, like the…

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    Black Owned Homes as Solutions to Cultural Space

    Americans for the Arts May 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ms. Elisheba Johnson talks about her own involvement in turning black-owned homes into cultural and community spaces to celebrate African-American art, history, and more.  • How can…

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    We Can’t Recover From A Coronavirus Recession Without Helping Young Workers

    Brookings May 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Martha Ross and Nicole Bateman argue that America’s young workers will help us recover from an economic recession caused by COVID-19. • How can donors help support…

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    Building a Just and Renewable Future On the Navajo Nation

    Grist May 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The team at Grist report on the Navajo Equitable Economy initiative, a plan for the future of clean water and water rights, transition assistance from utilities, renewable electricity…

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    COVID Exposes Need For LGBTQ Data And Compassionate Cultural Competency

    Los Angeles Blade May 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Karen Ocamb at Los Angeles Blade discusses how COVID-19 is exposing the inequalities that the LGBTQ community is still suffering, and how this global pandemic is setting…

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    How One Female Philanthropist is Leading the Way in Lipedema Research

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    Poring over medical research and running a foundation wasn’t Felicitie Daftuar’s original plan. But a mysterious health condition changed her life’s trajectory. Four weeks after giving birth to her second…

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    How Family Background Influences Student Achievement

    Education Next

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Anna J. Egalite explains how family background and history influence the successes and achievements of students, creating an uneven playing field in schools. · How can…

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    Improving Voting Access For Those In Jails

    The Sentencing Project May 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicole D. Porter, at The Sentencing Project, reports on removing obstacles for legally eligible inmates’ voting access in jails. • How does the lack of voting…

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    How Civil Society Can Rise to the Urgency of a Crisis

    India Development Review May 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are four key ways that civil society can help respond to the COVID-19 crisis and put pressure on the Indian government to provide services. •…

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    Disparities in Funding for Leaders of Color Leave Impact on the Table

    The Bridgespan Group May 7, 2020

    Echoing Green and Bridgespan collaborated to research the depth of racial inequities in philanthropic funding. Based on what we see in our work as intermediaries in the sector, two of…

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    The Downside of Using Technology to Help Refugees

    Migration Policy Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Although technology has provided a platform for immigrants and refugees to share their stories, digital litter has made it hard to identify the truth. Here, Meghan Benton…

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