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  • An Abandoned Roman Salami Factory Becomes an Illegal, Inhabited Museum

    October 24, 2017 |

    Atlas Obscura |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Italy, Rome

    About 200 people from around the world, most of whom were homeless, occupied a former meat factory where they cleaned the space and set up homes. An Italian artist worked with residents to create a unique venue that exhibits murals, paintings, and installations of over 300 artists from around the world. The museum does not have a budget, the artists donate their works, and it operates on a democratic concept where artists from different backgrounds and styles work together. Despite not occupying the space legally, residents believe that the value the art offers to society prevented them from being evicted.

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  • Making it Work: Agriculture in India and Kenya

    October 22, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: India, Karnataka

    Farmers play a vital role in the health of people around the world, yet often are not financially compensated in a sustainable way to survive. Entrepreneurs in India are attempting to shift this reality by introducing start ups that help low income farmers bring in a consistent income.

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  • Inventing a Vocabulary to Help Inuit People Talk About Climate Change

    October 17, 2017 |

    Smithsonian |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Inuvik

    A graduate student from British Columbia, the Arctic Energy Alliance, and the elders of the Inuvialuit people may seem a strange team, but together they are tackling the dual concerns of climate change and the loss of indigenous language in Canada. By inventing new terms and words in the Inuvialuit language to describe renewable energy technologies, they are increasing awareness about sustainable development while helping preserve the culture and heritage of this unique population.

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  • Grit and the gridiron rescue a town

    October 17, 2017 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Refugio, Texas

    Refugio, Texas was ravaged by Hurricane Harvey, leaving behind damaged houses, schools and businesses and people who can not afford to rebuild their lives. However, this town has used its community and found strength in their love of football and their support of one another to keep moving forward.

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  • In Woodlawn, a Ground-Up Approach to a Healthier, Safer Community

    October 11, 2017 |

    WTTW-PBS |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Urban areas that have more trees tend to have lower crime rates, attracting more investment and have higher income levels. They also make neighborhoods nicer places to live so that’s why Blacks in Green, a community group in Chicago, is focused on building more gardens, planting orchards and trees with the help of the Morton Arboretum, which works with community groups around the city. Blacks in Green has combined the initiative with efforts to provide more jobs for the community’s young people as well.

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  • Hospital Beats Federal Bureaucracy to Offer Local Traditional Foods

    October 11, 2017 |

    Yes! Magazine |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Alaska

    The siglaug, is an Inupiaq word for ice cellar. It is also how the Inupiaq people are preserving a part of their culture. The siglaug, opened after the Farm Bill was passed, which allowed for the opening of a food processing center. Prior to that, elders staying at the local hospital ward could only eat federally approved foods like spaghetti. “Since 2015, the sigluaq has provided a facility for Harris and others to process donated meat, fish, and fowl according to government regulations so they can be served to elders in the long-term care.”

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  • These simple design tricks can help diminish hate speech online

    October 11, 2017 |

    Quartz |

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    Response Location: United States

    Tech platforms are trying to find a way to battle hate speech while guarding free speech. Various sites have found success by using design elements to de-incentivize incivility, and are promoting more constructive debate in their comments and posts.

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  • Small town tries solving its own problems

    October 10, 2017 |

    The Victoria Advocate |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Palacios, Texas

    When one community decided it was time to seek chance in public discourse, they didn't look for guidance at the national level, but instead asked, "What are the best ways that we can solve this ourselves?" Although still restricted with limited sources, community members across industries in Palacios, Texas are continuously coming together in order to enact change.

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  • How Tenants' Rights Are Flourishing—Right in Trump's New Backyard

    October 09, 2017 |

    The Nation (New York) |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    In Washington D.C., the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase act, gives tenants the right to be the first in line to buy the building they live in, if it goes up for sale. The city, also has a trust fund that finances affordable housing, and provides funds for people looking to purchase a building and create a co-op. Together, these things make it easier for tenants to access affordable housing, and fight gentrification. So, far the city has 137 co-ops. "Now we get to choose our neighbors, we get to set our own rules, and we’re in control of our living conditions.”

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  • Hemp Farmers Face Rocky Road in Diversifying Eastern Kentucky's Economy

    October 06, 2017 |

    West Virginia Public Broadcasting |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Pikeville, Kentucky

    Appalachia, a region put on the map due to coal mining, is now facing a time of declining coal mining jobs. As this persists, however, there is slowly growing movement to turn to hemp farming as a way to bring both jobs and money back into Eastern Kentucky. Although much is still unknown about the future of this crop, it's still standing as a beacon of hope for the community as a means to helping both the people and the region in their fight for increased economic stability.

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