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The Hill May 19, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The Hill, Jessie Hellmann discusses why the tobacco industry is supporting a higher purchasing age for their product. • Whether or not…
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STAT News May 19, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from STAT News, Helen Branswell discusses the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the violent reactions of citizens.…
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FoodTank May 18, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • In this FoodTank story, Teresa O’Connor talks with Mondi Mason and other food policy experts about the obstacles to and importance of improving healthy food access.…
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The Conversation May 18, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • Simon F. Haeder explains that barriers to effective Medicaid work requirements including costs and burdens on recipients. • Are work requirements worth the cost and effort they…
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Click here for more.Legal Limits on States’ Ability to Respond to Cases of Communicable Disease
The Conversation May 18, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • Katherine Drabiak explains the limitations on states’ ability to respond to cases of communicable diseases like the ongoing measles outbreak. • How can funders help states work…
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The Hill May 18, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • Nathaniel Weixel unpacks five essential facts about the ongoing measles outbreak in the United States. • How can funders work to expand the use of the measles…
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The Conversation May 16, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • The CDC reported that U.S. fertility trends are dropping to a record low, and explores the possible reasons explaining the downward trend. • The author mentions…
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Giving Compass May 14, 2019Philanthropy is at a crossroads, looking inward and re-examining its role in fostering uneven power dynamics and perpetuating inequity. In an effort to level the playing field and give communities…
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Click here for more.Countering Misinformation About Flu Vaccine Is Challenging
The Conversation May 13, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • This post from The Conversation lays out three strategies to help battle misperceptions over the flu vaccine: Educate people on the facts, bust myths and encourage…
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University of Illinois News Bureau May 12, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new study from the University of Illinois, countries with more shrubery and forests have reduced Medicare and healthcare costs. · How does nature and…
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Governing Magazine May 10, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • Sawsan Morrar reports on the contents of California’s controversial sex education guidelines which sparked fierce debate over what is necessary and appropriate. • How can funders work…
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