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    Wildfires in Australia Worsen as Government Holds Firm on Climate Policies

    InsideClimate News Dec 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As wildfires in Australia spread and the death toll rises, the government will not change it’s climate policy and believes that climate change is only one…

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    How Habits Shape Who We Are — And Who We Become

    NPR Dec 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast from NRP, how habits shape the course of our lives and how we can use them to make a change, is discussed.  • What…

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    Video Calls for Prisoners Fall Short of Expectations

    The Marshall Project Dec 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Marshall Project surveyed prisoners and found that video calls intended to connect inmates with the outside were high-cost and low-quality.  • How can funders work…

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    120 Organizations Creating a New Decade for Food

    Food Tank Dec 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • To leap forward into 2020, Food Tank is highlighting 120 organizations with plans for a more sustainable food system in the next year. • What are the challenges…

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    How Automation Could Make Some Jobs Better

    Brookings Dec 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Marcus Casey at Brookings argues that most occupations are expected to change in response to advances in automation and artificial intelligence (AI), however, there are studies…

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    How Can Child Care Providers Collaborate to Better Serve Families?

    Urban Institute Dec 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Diane Schilder discusses how childcare providers using federal funds can best collaborate to serve low-income working families.  • How can funders help to connect childcare providers to…

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    Partnerships to Address Food Deserts in Dallas

    Dallas Morning News Dec 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Organizations in South Dallas are forming partnerships to create urban farms on vacant lots owned by Dallas Area Rapid Transit to address food deserts in the…

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    Women’s Labor Force Participation

    Center for American Progress Dec 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This report from the Center for American Progress takes a look at women’s labor force participation and the normalization of women breadwinners.  · How can funders support…

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    How Mangroves Could Protect Communities From Climate Change

    Grist Dec 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Ramirez explains how mangroves in Central America protected communities from tropical storms, worse under climate change, and prevented economic damage.  • Which vulnerable communities could be…

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    Climate Change Damages Pakistan’s Agriculture and Economy

    Eco-Business Dec 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Imran Mukhtar explains how climate change damaged Pakistan’s cotton industry, creating larger economic consequences for the country.  • How can nations and communities prepare for the agricultural…

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    The Long Journey to Visit a Family Member in Prison

    The Marshall Project Dec 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors at The Marshall Project discuss how remote prison towns and strict visitation policies make it hard to stay in touch. • What other barriers currently…

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    Every Seed Has a Story

    Food Tank Dec 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Women are playing a huge role in saving seeds around the world: and in turn, the seeds are playing critical roles in their health, culture, and…

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