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The woman in search of Indian Country's missing

Jessica Lussenhop

March 25, 2019 |

High Country News |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Fort Berthold Reservation, United States, North Dakota

Native individuals and members of groups like Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women have taken it into their own hands to find members of their communities who have gone missing. Recognizing that decades-old legislation often under-prioritizes tribal lands, indigenous populations have turned to grassroots efforts and social media to form their own search parties – and are seeing results.

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Manifest Destiny Yields to Indigenous Artistry in a City-Owned Seattle Art Gallery

Gregory Scruggs

March 25, 2019 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Publicly-owned galleries can provide an open, inclusive space for both artists and the community. In Seattle, the Office of Arts and Culture renovated the disused third floor of the King Street Station, turning it into an accessible and public-facing gallery space. ARTS at King Street Station hosted its first exhibition, the Yəhaw̓ exhibit, which included 200 artists representing over 100 indigenous tribes.

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As Alabama grapples with solitary confinement, other states offer blueprints for change

Melissa Brown

March 24, 2019 |

The Montgomery Advertiser |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Montgomery, Alabama

The use of solitary confinement, or administrative segregation, in prisons is facing pushback across the country. In Alabama, a federal judge tasked the Department of Corrections to investigate how other states are reforming their use of solitary confinement – especially for those with mental health concerns. Recognizing that isolation often leads to increased bad behavior, states such as North Dakota and Colorado have placed stronger limitations on the use and deployment of administrative segregation.

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As Climate Change Depletes Forests, One Of India's Greenest States Turns To Its People

Disha Shetty

March 23, 2019 |

IndiaSpend |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Mawphlang, Meghalaya

In 2007 a program in Meghalaya, India called The Khasi Hills Community REDD+ Project was created to bring together the community members in an agreement to protect the sacred groves there. This was part of the larger REDD project within India by the United Nations to mitigate some of the effects of deforestation and forest degradation. The longterm goal is to revive 27,000 hectares (about 66,718 acres) of forests and to serve as an example for other biodiverse areas in the country. The project has since received international funding to support other things as well, like stimulating the tourist economy.

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'If everybody just cleaned up a little bit': City workers fan out, clean up in East Camden

Phaedra Trethan

March 22, 2019 |

Courier Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

In East Camden, New Jersey, neighbors encouraged each other as well as city officials to take ownership over the cleanliness - or lack their of - of the streets and homes in their community. In response, neighbors and city workers worked together to clean up trash in a two-block radius, report pot holes and abandoned cars, and set expectations for the community and relevant government agencies to take care of their surroundings.

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School laundry help aims to improve student attendance

Ann Schimke

March 22, 2019 |

Chalkbeat |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Laundry machines are an increasingly common sight on the campuses of Denver elementary schools. "A lot of times our teaching goes beyond the academic piece,” one principal said. “Teaching kids how to do laundry is a life skill.” The easily accessible facilities are improving student confidence and attendance.

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Voter Turnout Contest

Alyssa Biederman

March 21, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New Jersey

In South Jersey's Cumberland County, election officials played on one of the state's oldest football rivalries to increase voter turnout by launching the Turnout Trophy. The competition put fourteen towns against each other to get the highest percentage of eligible voters to the polls. All towns except for one scored above the national average for voter turnout when the dust of the competition--and election--settled.

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Only 13 States Offer Medically Accurate Sex Education. Here's How to Fill in the Gaps

Ivy Brashear

March 21, 2019 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Kentucky

In Kentucky, sex education offerings in rural districts is often inconsistent across schools. The “Sexy Sex Ed” workshop aims to provide students with information and resources about consent, safety, and anatomy. “If you provide the basic necessities for young women in public schools to get through their day, they can do anything else,” the founder of the workshop says. “You empower them to do anything else if you meet their basic needs.”

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North Carolina working to erase biggest rape kit backlog in nation

Kate Martin Imari Scarbrough

March 20, 2019 |

Carolina Public Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Fayetteville, North Carolina

With the largest backlog of rape kits in the country, North Carolina is taking steps to expedite the process. A key challenge in this effort is the autonomy of police departments to test them at their own discretion. Still, cities like Fayetteville are making headway and seeing results, namely, 37 arrests. On the state level, a bipartisan bill is in motion that would designate $6 million for testing rape kits.

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Cut Bank's IEFA curriculum is model for other schools

Linda Bruch

March 20, 2019 |

Cut Bank Pioneer Press |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Cut Bank, Montana

Cut Bank, Montana has incorporated education about Native Americans in all grade levels with a special emphasis on and participation by Blackfeet Nation students because of the reservation's proximity. This effort is also state legislature: the Indian Education For All (IEFA) law was passed in 1999 and funds schools conducting the curriculum. Cut Bank School is special because of how Blackfeet Nation students contribute to the teaching, but students are also learning by reading stories about American Indians, learning words and phrases, talking about the first Thanksgiving, and playing traditional music.

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