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In this Mississippi city, public art points a way forward

Xander Peters

April 12, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art has designated the city as a public art city, with as many as 46 public art installations across the city, including 35 murals. It intends to grow to 100 public art murals. The city hopes that the public art will attract tourists and economic development, but the primary goal is to develop and beautify communities for the people who live there. Public art raises morale and connects people to one another. It also creates a shared sense of pride in the city and rises the collective mood.

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What Will the Rise of Giant Indoor Farms Mean for Appalachian Kentucky?

Twilight Greenaway

April 06, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kentucky

AppHarvest, a Kentucky-based indoor farming company, is providing jobs and agricultural training in an area that lacks employment opportunities.

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What the student loan payment pause has meant to Black women

Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

April 03, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The two-year pause on federal student loan payments in the United States during the pandemic allowed Black women, who share a disproportionate amount of the country’s student debt, to redirect the money they would typically use for repayment toward other needs.

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'Forever Chemicals,' COVID And Results From A New At-Home PFAS Test

Julie Watts

March 31, 2022 |

KOVR-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States

A first-of-its-kind at-home test can detect PFAS levels in the body with a finger prick. Also known as forever chemicals, PFAS are linked to various health concerns.

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Opium production down as communities in Mexico's Golden Triangle turn to forestry

Rodrigo Soberanes

March 29, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Durango

Four communities in Durango, Mexico, turned to sustainable forestry practices to earn their livings and stop dependence on illegal crop production.

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Saving mothers and babies is a thankless task

Sanket Jain

March 29, 2022 |

New Frame |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India

Female community health workers, or Ashas, are the link between the healthcare system and pregnant women in rural areas of India. Among many other tasks, Ashas provide maternal healthcare education, look after pregnant woman, and refer women at risk to hospitals with better facilities to give birth.

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On a Honduran island, a community effort grows to protect its precious reefs

Sandra Weiss

March 25, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: Honduras, Rotán

Bay Islands Conservation Association is an environmental organization in Rotán, Honduras, working with local communities to balance tourism and the safety of the natural environment. It does so through science and data collection, supporting and informing authorities, and educating the communities.

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Greek community members say alcohol ban is effective

Elena Adair

March 11, 2022 |

The Daily Evergreen |

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Response Location: United States, Pullman, Washington

The WSU Greek Row hard alcohol ban emerged after a student and fraternity member died from alcohol poisoning. To ensure Greek life members are respecting the ban and staying safe, registered functions have sober volunteers to monitor the event and help out in case there’s a dangerous situation.

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In Holland People With Dementia Can Work on a Farm

Elizabeth Hewitt

March 07, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: Netherlands, Brielle, Holland

Care farms in the Netherlands allow people with dementia to work alongside farmers in joint responsibility and decision-making. This work provides physical and emotional benefits like movement, social interaction, and a sense of purpose.

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The turnaround strategy inside St. Louis Public Schools that may be working—and may get discontinued

Nicholas Phillips

February 28, 2022 |

St. Louis Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

A pilot program, organized by the Consortium Partnership Network, seeks to improve school outcomes by shifting key decisions to staff inside the school, which schools remain under district supervision. The schools also partner with a nonprofit to provide technological support and bring in philanthropic dollars. The partially autonomous governance model is supported by the teacher’s union and has improved teaching-focused aspects as well as programs addressing the mental health, clothing, and food needs of students.

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