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A US pine species thrives when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a 'fire culture' to boost its range

James Pollard

December 15, 2023 |

Associated Press |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, West End, North Carolina

Community-led volunteer groups in the American Southeast are clearing undergrowth by lighting prescribed burns to prevent future forest fires and make space for longleaf pine trees to grow. Much of their work is done on private property, where state governments are cautious to send the burners they employ because of liability concerns.

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Solar panels illuminate path to improved care

Vandana K

December 13, 2023 |

Harvard Public Health |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Mawtawar, Meghalaya

The Indian government and the solar nonprofit Selco Foundation partnered to install solar panels at health facilities across the country to address blackouts that prevented them from providing adequate care.

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'Take It Down and They'll Return': The Stunning Revival of the Penobscot River

Kea Krause

December 11, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Old Town, Maine

The Penobscot Nation gathered a cohort of organizations to form the Penobscot River Restoration Trust so they could purchase and demolish damns that were threatening the river’s health. The river and native fish recovered quickly as a result.

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Is requiring new apartments to include affordable units the right move for Vancouver? It's working in Redmond

Alexis Weisend

December 09, 2023 |

The Columbian |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

Mandatory inclusionary zoning policies have increased affordable housing stock in many cities across the U.S. In most cases, the policies require developers build 5-10% of new units with rents attainable for low- to median-income people, or pay a fee, which is dedicated to other affordable housing projects. In Redmond, Washington, such policy has resulted in a 42% growth of housing stock since 2010.

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“If Your Cycle is Normal, Why Play with It?”

Sneha Khedkar

December 07, 2023 |

The Xylom |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Mumbai

Some people who experience debilitating periods are using hormone therapy as a means to manage or suppress menstruation. These norethisterone tablets can be seen as a tool for reproductive freedom, allowing people to have some control over when and how their body menstruates.

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Black Investors Take Back a Legal Tool to Restore Affordable Housing

Kelli Duncan

December 07, 2023 |

Illinois Answers Project |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Community Receiver Program works with real estate professionals of color to rehabilitate vacant and foreclosed properties. These properties are then resold to local homebuyers — to preserve generational wealth — or rented out at affordable rates. The program trains people to be community receivers for free, teaching them how to acquire and rehabilitate the buildings, as well as how to leverage grants and local funding programs. Since 2020, the Program has trained about 520 people, rehabilitated 16 buildings and contributed about $4.5 million in restored property value.

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95% of public schools conduct active shooter drills. Are students safer?

Isidoro Rodriguez

December 05, 2023 |

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Despite being a largely divided issue, studies show that students at schools that participate in lockdown drills and training report being less fearful of school shootings over time. Currently, 95% of kindergarten through 12th-grade schools across the country participate in some form of mandatory lockdown drill or training that is designed to teach students and staff what to do if there’s an active shooter in the building.

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For families in the South struggling to find gender-affirming care, small grants make a huge difference

Orion Rummler

November 29, 2023 |

The 19th |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Grove Hill, Alabama

LGBTQ+ organizations in the South, like The Campaign for Southern Equality, are raising money to give to families seeking gender-affirming care services for transgender youth. The money is used to cover travel costs to states without care bans, as well as gender-affirming clothing and other supplies. So far, the group has distributed about 350 $500 grants. In addition to funding, the group also works to ensure families have accurate information about gender-affirming care bans in their state, as the legal landscape is confusing and constantly changing.

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With law enforcement sparse, Alaska villages build network of safety for survivors

Claire Stremple

November 29, 2023 |

Alaska Beacon |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Emmonak, Alaska

Amidst a lack of law enforcement in remote areas, the Emmonak Women’s Shelter has begun training people in small villages to become victim resource advocates to connect those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault with shelter and care.

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How Detroit community groups are helping schools chip away at chronic absenteeism

Ethan Bakuli

November 28, 2023 |

Chalkbeat Detroit |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

To help address high rates of chronic absenteeism in Detroit, community organizations like The Konnection offer holistic support for students, such as resource closets stocked with clothes and hygiene products, Uber gift cards, and an after-school club with enrichment programs. Collaboration with community groups contributed to a 12 percent drop in chronic absenteeism rates at one Detroit school last year.

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