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    Our Own Health Depends on the Health of Animals and the Environment

    Animal Grantmakers May 27, 2020

    In addition to the fact that the environment/animals program area receives the smallest share of U.S. philanthropic dollars, a mere 3 percent of total giving (Giving USA), there is a…

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    Vaccination and Coronavirus: Where the Public Good Clashes with Choice and Freedom

    RAND Corporation May 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors discuss the American value of freedom of choice and how a vaccination for the coronavirus may need to be enforced though legislation in order…

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    Opportunities for Online Therapy Are Expanding During COVID-19

    The Conversation May 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Online therapy is emerging as the pandemic continues, causing patients to experience anxiety and fear, and seek therapeutic support.  • Although research shows that online therapy…

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    Why Indigenous Communities Are Suffering During Coronavirus

    Global Citizen May 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen’s Catherine Caruso explains the compounded effects of amplified discrimination and health issues on Indigenous communities during the pandemic. • How is the coronavirus creating…

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    How To Rapidly Scale Solutions In A Crisis

    Alliance Magazine May 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Martha Paren at Alliance Magazine offers some fundamental principles to help nonprofits rapidly scale their responses to the coronavirus crisis. · How have nonprofits stepped up during…

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    How COVID-19 Is Revealing Deeply Rooted Structural Problems

    Brookings May 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carol Graham and Benjamin Miller, at Brookings, discuss coronavirus’ role in revealing deeply rooted structural problems in the economy, health, and social connection. • How can donors…

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    The Reign of Conspiracies and Misinformation During COVID-19

    FiveThirtyEight May 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kaleigh Rogers explains how and why misinformation runs rampant through people’s understanding of the coronavirus pandemic. • How might misinformation about the pandemic act as a…

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    The Impact of Increased Screen Time During COVID-19 on Kids

    The Conversation May 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The emergence of online learning has increased screen time and decreased outdoor time for kids and will have an impact on children’s eyesight during COVID-19.  •…

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    Data Shows Social Distancing Orders Are Effective

    Futurity May 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michelle Samuels explains that shows that social distancing orders – especially those related to bars and restaurants – are effective for keeping people at home.  •…

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    Why Those With Substance Abuse Disorders Suffer During COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Conversation May 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As COVID-19 impacts medical and psychological care, individuals with substance abuse disorders are facing challenging times during the pandemic.  • How can donors direct dollars toward more…

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    Photos of Federal Halfway House Reveal Social Distancing Problems

    The Marshall Project May 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joseph Neff reports that like prisons, halfway houses present a social distancing challenge. Attention is needed to prevent the spread of coronavirus among residents.  • What role…

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    Busting the COVID-19 Testing Bottleneck

    Futurity May 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers are developing more reagents to simplify and extend their use for COVID-19 testing so that it can become easier and more productive in the future.…

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