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    How a Rehab Program Exploited Those Who Sought Help

    Al Jazeera Jun 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Amy Julia Harris and Shoshana Walter report that a rehabilitation program sent patients to work for for-profit company and withheld their pay in likely violation of U.S. labor…

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    10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2019

    Americans for the Arts Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Americans for the Arts, Randy Cohen provides a list of reasons why we should support the arts in 2019 and how this support, in turn,…

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    It’s Time to Change the Way the Media Covers Crime

    The Marshall Project Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Marshall Project, Carroll Bogert analyzes what we’ve learned since the Central Park jogger case and why the media needs to change how it reports on crimes…

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    What is College Presidents’ Role in the Higher Ed Affordability Conversation?

    Education Dive Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive talks with Eric Kaler about his experience as President of the University of Minnesota and the battles he fought over tuition funding and college affordability. ·…

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    More Immigrants Are Giving Up Court Fights and Leaving the U.S.

    The Marshall Project Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to The Marshall Project, there has been an sharp rise in voluntary departure applications as immigrants decide to return to their native countries rather than…

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    Children Living Close to Nature Develop Better Mental and Physical Health

    Devdiscourse News Desk Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research has found that adults who had close childhood contact with the environment have better mental and physical health.…

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    Energy Policy Reform Offers Consumers Choice

    The Heritage Foundation Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The author explains why the introduction of competition in electricity markets makes companies actually work for their customers rather than the polictical system. · The article discusses…

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    Supportive Housing Can Help Keep Families Together

    Urban Institute Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Urban Institute suggests supportive housing as a solution to keeping struggling families together and children out of the foster care system. · How can philanthropists help families…

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    Why We Must Create Networks of Privilege for High School Graduates

    The 74 Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Atnre Alleyne, writing for The 74, is asking for professionals to help high school graduates gain social capital by creating more networks for them to elevate…

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    Valuing Social Impact Expertise in Impact Investing

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that financiers may not have the most expertise or experience needed when it comes to successful impact investing. The sector should look to social…

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    Reducing Opioid Overdoses Without A Prescription

    RAND Corporation Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A new RAND Corporation study shows the benefits of allowing pharmacists to administer naloxone, the opioid antidote, without a physician’s prescription. States that have already adopted this law…

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    Why Everyone is Talking About Population Health Management

    Christensen Institute Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Christensen Institute, Jessica Plante highlights the importance of population health management and how it can be leveraged to reduce the burden of chronic disease.…

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