This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The consumer landscape in the US is changing; as Latinos become a more prominent part of the consumer market, companies must adapt to the diversifying cultural dynamics. According to Forbes, “there…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We’ve witnessed the dangerous coalescing of domestic violence and homelessness — both of which were problems before the pandemic but have become more urgent since the arrival of the virus.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As a single mom, Heidi needed a job that paid her enough to provide for her family and offered flexible hours so she could balance work with responsibilities at home.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After declaring the climate crisis to be a top priority of his administration, President Joe Biden recently solidified his greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets as part of a major global summit. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT) is working to provide small farmers in Iowa with affordable land that improves environmental resources and access to fresh produce. “Our food dollars travel…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The threat of flooding is increasing in every region of the United States as a warming atmosphere makes precipitation events more extreme and contributes to sea-level rise. Floods are the costliest natural disaster threat…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the past year, nearly 3 million women have left the labor force due to the pandemic and resulting economic recession. At the same time, due to the pandemic, many…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At least 23 children have died in Texas’ long-term foster care system since summer 2019, according to a new report by court-appointed monitors for state agencies in charge of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. So many people—from U.S. President Joe Biden to U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to World Bank Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg—have been exhorting us to “Build Back Better” after the COVID-19 pandemic that it is…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers at Health Equity Action share their findings on why more community health workers and peer providers can positively impact health care equity. • Community health…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While the share of poor people in Sub-Saharan Africa decreased from 56 percent in 1990 to 43 percent in 2012, the region’s rapid population growth outpaced the decrease in poverty,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When Florida residents who lost their jobs or had their hours reduced due to the pandemic were looking to retrain for new employment last fall, Valencia College sprung into action.…