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    Treating Childhood Trauma: Why it Should Be a Public Policy Priority

    Governing Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Governing Magazine discusses how local policymakers are trying to use evidence to create better programs for young children experiencing trauma, but new federal foster care rules…

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    Most Americans Say the Current Economy Is Helping the Rich and Hurting the Poor and Middle Class

    Pew Research Center

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Pew Research Center reports that roughly half of lower-income Americans say current economic conditions are hurting them and their families and only benefiting the rich. …

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    How Sweden’s Law Change Increased Rape Convictions By 75%

    Global Citizen Jul 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sweden’s law change, which defines rape as sex without consent, has resulted in higher conviction rates. • Why is Sweden’s law change an important step in…

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    Emphasizing Gender Equity in Climate Change Resilience

    AVPN Jul 4, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ting Nan Wang illuminates the multi-layered benefits of impact investing in climate change resilience through a gender equity lens. • How can we invest in women…

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    Intelligent Intersection Software for Controlled Congestion

    Smart Cities Dive Jul 4, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Cailin Crowe, at Smart Cities Dive, details four cities’ recent efforts to implement intelligent intersection software for reduced congestion and lower emissions. • As we prepare…

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    Navajo Beef Faces Closure As Funding Dries Up In the Desert

    The Counter Jul 4, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Irina Zhorov depicts the sustainability dilemma facing Navajo Beef, a brand comprised of displaced Navajo families raising premium cattle. • How vital is Navajo Beef to…

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    State Paid Leave Programs Are Paving The Way During COVID-19

    Equitable Growth Jul 4, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Abbott urges the US federal government to take a lesson from existing state paid leave programs in assisting workers during COVID-19. • Members of which…

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    The Role of Good Governance in Inclusive Growth

    Brookings Jul 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Four policy recommendations emerge that bolster good governance that impact pro-poor and inclusive economic growth.  • How can donors participate in inclusive growth?  • Read more about…

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    How the Pandemic Exacerbates Food Inequalities

    Bloomberg Jul 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As the pandemic continues in the United States, it disproportionally exacerbates food inequalities and insecurities among people of color.  • How are donors responding to food…

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    The US Needs Better Paid Leave Policy Before Reopening

    Brookings Jul 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Isabel V. Sawhill and Morgan Welch explain why the United States’ current paid leave policy has dangerous implications on reopening the economy. • What kind of a…

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    Four Lessons from Minnesota Can Inform the Eviction Crisis Debate

    Urban Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ellen Sahli and Maya Brennan give four strategies to help the success of the Eviction Crisis Act, which proposes creating or testing interventions to help keep families…

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    How Landlords and Water Bills Contribute to the Affordable Housing Crisis

    Futurity

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jill Rosen draws connections between high water bills and ordinances, with a study showing how it can lead to landlords mistreating low-income tenants. • The study…

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