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    An Alternative to Horse Slaughter Emerges, Unifying Ranchers and Animal Advocates

    The New Food Economy Nov 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to Sam Bloch at The New Food Economy, an unprecedented plan to control America’s wild horse population is picking up steam. Even so, its backers…

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    DC is Eyeing an Ambitious Zero Waste Bill

    Smart Cities Dive Nov 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This article highlights an ambitious bill that aims to help the city reach “zero waste” by 2032 through new compost requirements and recycling programs for sharps…

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    The Economics and Politics of Nuclear Waste [Audio]

    The Heritage Foundation Nov 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Brinton of Deep Isolation explains the economic and political challenges around nuclear waste that continue to burden the U.S. • What role can funders play in…

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    Managing Water in an Unpredictable Climate

    YES! Magazine Nov 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katherine Long discusses the challenges that communities will have managing water in the unpredictable climate we are facing.  • What plans and resources are already in place…

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    Mapping Optimism and Desperation in America

    Brookings Nov 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carol Graham and Sergio Pinto unpack how labor force participation, mobility trends, place, and well-being are influencing optimism and desperation in America.  • The authors highlight the…

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    How Much is a Living Wage?

    MIT Nov 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • MIT’s Living Wage Calculator can be used to identify a living wage for various family configurations in counties across the United States.  • How does the…

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    How Celebrities Played a Key Role in AIDS History

    TIME Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Olivia B. Waxman reflects on the legacy of Freddie Mercury and other celebrities who raised AIDS and HIV awareness in an era when much of the…

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    Thinking Through a Digital and Civil Society Framework

    Philanthropy 2173

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lucy Bernholz discusses how the digital space owned or monitored by commercial firms and the government influences civil society. • Are we putting power into the right…

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    Philanthropy’s Role in Protecting Voting Rights

    Carnegie Corporation of New York Nov 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carnegie Corporation of New York breaks down opportunities for philanthropy to make an impact on voting rights in the United States.  • Which of these approaches best aligns…

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    Ending Homelessness Through Public-private Partnerships [Video]

    Ford Foundation Nov 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chuck Robbins, Chairman and CEO of Cisco, and Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home, describe how their public-private partnership utilizes purposeful funding through CSR to move the…

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    Improved Teacher Preparation Can Eliminate Barriers to STEM

    The 74 Nov 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • “Doing the Math,” a new report from 100inK, analyzes how teacher preparation utilizing higher education can help open more doors for STEM learners.  • How can…

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    How New York Jewish Organizations Are Working to Stop Child Abuse

    eJewish Philanthropy Nov 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new program called Aleinu: Safeguarding our Children, is going to serve as a resource for New York Jewish organizations to end child abuse.  • The resource is…

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