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    Addressing Global Energy Poverty

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Oct 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sheila Herrling and Todd Moss discuss the importance of addressing global energy poverty to increase prosperity. Without reliable electricity, employers in many countries have to cut…

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    Bone Marrow Stem Cells May be Vital for Pregnancy

    Futurity Oct 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to new research, a woman’s bone marrow may determine her ability to start and sustain a pregnancy. • How can bone marrow stem cells help…

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    Some Cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome May Have This Genetic Cause

    Futurity Oct 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • New research links a genetic anomaly and some forms of sudden infant death syndrome *SIDS), which claims the lives of more than 3,000 infants a year. •…

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    The Relationship Between Deportations and the Crime Rate

    The Marshall Project Oct 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Anna Flagg reports that a study found no link between the number of deportations and the crime rate, undercutting the argument for the deportation program, Secure Communities.  • Secure…

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    The Disadvantages Black Students Face

    Center for the Transformation of Schools, Black Male Institute, Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles Oct 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research reveals the compounding disadvantages that Black students in Los Angeles face and how schools, communities, and states can improve the situation.  • How can funders…

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    How Did the 1994 Crime Bill Affect Prison College Programs?

    Prison Policy Initiative Oct 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Wendy Sawyer explains how the 1994 crime bill that ended Pell Grants for prisoners reduced college participation and eliminated college programs.  • How can funders work to…

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    Paid Leave and Economic Growth

    Brookings Oct 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Isabel V. Sawhill, Richard V. Reeves, and Sarah Nzau explain how paid leave policies can boost economic growth. • How can funders work to get paid leave implemented at…

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    Race and Pretrial Detention

    Prison Policy Initiative Oct 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Wendy Sawyer reports that pretrial detention, a harmful practice with life-altering consequences, disproportionately impacts people of color. • How can funders work to reduce the use of pretrial…

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    The Role of Black Teachers in Communities

    The Hechinger Report Oct 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry explains how Black teachers’ presence in communities increases representation that reduces racism.  • How can communities work to recruit, train, and retain Black teachers?  •…

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    INGOs and Currency Fluctuations

    Alliance Magazine Oct 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Curtis Noble explains how currency fluctuations impact INGOs that have to contend with unpredictable foreign exchange markets. • How can funders help INGO’s navigate currency fluctuations in uncertain times? …

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    Housing Codes Should Not Penalize Low-Income Homeowners

    Urban Institute Oct 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Urban Institute analyzes how housing code enforcement can reinforce racial and income inequality, and offers proactive solutions. • How can communities find a balance between public health…

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    Ending Energy Poverty and Powering Economic Development

    Rockefeller Foundation Oct 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Rajiv J. Shah discusses the Global Commissions to End Energy Poverty’s mission to meet and exceed the Sustainable Development goals through innovation. • How can donors…

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