This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Belinda Goldsmith reports that George and Amal Clooney are starting a new justice initiative called TrialWatch to track human rights abuses and shine a light and marginalized and oppressed…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Heidi Lux explains how singer Brandon Stansell is changing country music through LGBTQ representation in his music video “Hometown.” • How can funders work to support representation across a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report released by GLSEN found that mental health counselors in schools feel they play a strong role in advocating for LGBTQ students, but the majority…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rajkumary Neogy offers three ways for organizations to increase inclusivity to promote employee authenticity and create a safe and productive workplace. • What are the consequences…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brianna Provenzano reports that SNAP work requirements would have a negative impact on the LGBTQ community – although data gaps make it hard to quantify. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Mission Continues essay, transgender soldier Joey Wimple details the psychological toll he endured being in the Army, while being unable transition. • What can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ally Moms is a network of mothers of trans youth that provide their phone numbers to support this struggling population. • How can donors get involved…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •According to Pew Charitable Trusts, as housing costs increase in California, so does the number of LGBTQ homeless youth. • How can local community groups approach this issue from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lola Deja-Vu Delgadillo Vargas, a trans woman, shares her journey from sex worker to advocate working to protect sex workers and LGBTQ people in Mexico. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A report by the Funders for LGBTQ issues found that majority of LGBTQ foundation staff is in the ‘closet’ about their sexual orientation and recommends how to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • EmpowerMT is an organization working to dismantle systems of oppression on vulnerable populations, particularly focusing on LGBTQ youth. • Why are programs like these necessary for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Natalie Schwartz warns that even if the Trump administration removes protections for trans students under Title IX, colleges and universities may want to strengthen their own policies. • How…