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    Sequencing the Genome of Newborns in the US: Are We Ready?

    The Conversation Jul 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Diacovo and Gerard Vockley explain how sequencing the genome of newborns could prevent death and illness but faces pushback.  • How can funders help to overcome the barriers…

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    How San Francisco’s Public Libraries Embrace Their Role In The Community

    Shareable Jul 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Shareable, Casey O’Brien reports that San Francisco’s public libraries are embracing their role as a free public space to provide a safe environment for the youth…

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    Massive Fraud Due To Federal Subsidies

    Cato Institute Jul 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Cato Institute takes a look at the Christopher Bathum scandal and examines the relationship between federal subsidies and fraudulent activity. · Why do federal subsidies and breaks…

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    Black Unemployment In America

    The Brookings Institution Jul 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Brookings Institution, Andre M. Perry highlights the disparities between black and white unemployment and explains that black unemployment has reached an even higher level than see…

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    Is the Internet Our Next Crisis?

    Cato Institute Jul 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Cato Institute, Jeffrey A. Singer explains that society faces a new threat and potential crisis: internet addiction. · What has led to the rise…

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    The Decade That Changed the Student-Debt Debate

    The Atlantic Jul 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Atlantic, Adam Harris discusses the start of the student-debt debate and how Democratic Party leaders have gone from small increases in grants to large-scale…

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    Changing Patterns of Immigration Enforcement in the US

    The American Immigration Council Jul 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors discuss the changing patterns of immigration enforcement in the US under the Trump administration and how recent shifts have led to more arrests and…

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    Keys to America’s Economic Growth: Support Marginalized Communities

    Urban Institute Jul 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to build up the U.S. economy and unlock potential, we need to strategically support marginalized communities. • What are ways that marginalized communities are…

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    How to Be a Better Ally to People of Color

    YES! Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Britni de la Cretaz outlines seven actions to avoid and shares suggestions for how to improve.   • How can organizations incorporate these lessons into their culture and…

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    Addressing Sea Level Rise Through Citizen Science

    Shareable Jul 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Coastal communities are effectively helping city planners and climate scientists by using citizen science to advance research and gauge local impacts of rising sea levels. •…

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    The Value of America’s HBCUs

    The Atlantic Jul 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Adam Harris, writing for The Atlantic, interviews Wayne Frederick, the president of Howard University, on the importance of America’s HBCUs. • HBCUs play a valuable role…

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    Prescribing Nature for Mental Health

    Children & Nature Network Jul 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard Louv explains how doctors are prescribing nature for mental health and billing insurance companies for park visits.  • How can funders help to support improved mental…

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