This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Voter turnout among college students jumped to 66% in the 2020 presidential election, building on the momentum swing of the 2018 midterms, according to a new report The record-breaking rates…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The Big Idea The Food and Drug Administration provides less stringent oversight of overseas research trials used in deciding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 1968, when the Urban Institute was founded, “our cities were on fire,” says Jamie Gorelick, chair of Urban’s board of trustees, in a video commemorating Urban’s 50th anniversary. “The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From climate change and urbanization to inequality and the jobs lost to automation, today’s biggest problems are complex and connected. Yet by and large, public servants are still forced to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When we strip away the messaging and maneuvering in politics, it’s clear that governments and foundations across the country often seek common goals. Among these are: Strengthening education and vocational…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Earth HQ harnesses the power of mass media to raise awareness of the planetary emergency and to increase public demand for action. The agency serves as the media arm of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Philanthropy can play a role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 but has to embrace the various complexities. · How is philanthropy addressing local issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Clark and Molly de Aguiar discuss what they believe media funders should prioritize in the context of journalism and what the conversation is missing. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Despite ample vaccine supplies, outbreaks among unvaccinated populations in the US and the appearance of the Delta variant promote infection in fully vaccinated individuals. These breakthrough infections must be carefully…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In recent years there has been a flurry of legislative activity affecting civil society and philanthropy. According to ICNL’s tracking data, 94 countries have proposed more than 269 legislative initiatives…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Population Services International (PSI) joins more than 150 organizations to support the Thriving Together: Environmental Conservation and Family Planning initiative. As an organization that believes in putting the consumer at the center…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Educator Jillian Bauer-Reese, who teaches journalism at Temple University, demonstrates to students the methods of solutions journalism. • How is solutions journalism making us think differently…