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    How Wet Weather Affects Human Behavior

    The Guardian Mar 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Guardian writes about why wet weather and rainfall affects our mood, our inclination to commit crime and how hungry we feel. • Can rain also…

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    Gun Control Legislation Momentum May Continue to Grow

    Governing Magazine Mar 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Vasilogambros reports that gun control legislation gained ground in 2018 and may continue to build momentum in 2019.  • How can funders help to move forward…

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    Lawmakers Call for Legalization of Prostitution in New York

    NBC New York Mar 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • NBC New York reports that state lawmakers are calling for the legalization of prostitution in a coordinated public outreach program.  • How can funders help to create…

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    Sheriffs Resist New Washington State Gun Law

    The Guardian Mar 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jason Wilson reports that sheriffs in rural counties of Washington State are refusing to enforce the state’s new gun law on the grounds that it is unconstitutional,…

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    Child Sex Abuse Survivors Will Get More Time to Sue Abusers in New York

    Governing Magazine Feb 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Child Victims Act, which finally got passed in New York, raises the statute of limitations for civil actions and extends the criminal statute of limitation for…

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    Understanding Liability for Students’ Safety

    Education Dive Feb 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Campisi breaks down cases involving student safety and unpacks what they mean for school and district liability.  • How does the burden of liability shape districts’…

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    What Has Changed Since the Parkland Shooting?

    Education Dive Feb 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Campisi unpacks the changes that were made in the first year after the Parkland shooting, which brought school safety and gun violence to the fore of American…

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    Police Consider Hiring Non-Citizens as They Become Desperate for Recruits

    The Marshall Project Feb 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There is a current police shortage, making it more difficult to recruit candidates. Some states are hiring individuals that are non-citizens to strengthen police force, but…

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    New Studies Point To A Big Downside For Schools Bringing In More Police

    Chalkbeat Feb 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Chalkbeat, new studies show that schools increasing security and police presence on campus as a safety precaution are leading to negative student outcomes. · How…

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    Lessons From Parkland: 6 Big Things We’ve Learned About School Safety

    The 74 Feb 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Keierleber at The 74 lists six lessons since the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida, on school safety and the broader dialogue on gun control in…

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    7 Virtues Of Data Privacy And Protection

    AEI Feb 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for AEI, Roslyn Layton discusses the seven virtues of data privacy and protection, including: charity, faith, hope, fortitude, justice, temperance, and prudence. · What are some common…

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    Wall of Razor Wire on Arizona-Mexico Border Sparks Outcry

    The Guardian Feb 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Guardian reports on a new razor wire wall that has been installed on the border of Arizona and Mexico. This wall is causing an uproar…

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