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In Saudi Arabia, a Rare Tax on Wealthy Landowners

Mimi Kirk

June 09, 2016 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Saudi Arabia

A severe lack of affordable housing in Saudi Arabia has spurred the government to impose a tax on what has traditionally been a virtually tax-free society. However, they aim to tax only the wealthy owners of undeveloped land.

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How Science Could Help Prevent Police Shootings

Jaeah Lee

May 31, 2016 |

Mother Jones |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

A new tool that studies human behavioral data is being piloted in an effort to prevent police abuse and violence. Using data kept by individual police departments, this new program studies officers’ history of past problems, amount of on-the-job stress and trauma, and shift times as possible predictors of violence and abuse. While the research is still in early stages, it has already led to changes in some police departments, like re-thinking how to better equip officers to deal with emotional incidents like domestic violence.

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Can Behavioral Economics Make Better Citizens? We'll Soon Find Out

Elizabeth Harris

May 31, 2016 |

Forbes |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Ideas42 is an organization which uses behavioral economics to transform New York inhabitants to become better citizens by taking advantage of peoples' "loss adversity". The city has redesigned summons forms to remind people clearly of what they might lose if they do not respond. They are also working on other city communications to increase response rates.

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Sharing the shortage

JR Logan

May 27, 2016 |

The Taos News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Talpa, New Mexico

Farmers and land owners in the Rio Grande del Rancho region are using a collaborative, community-based approach fostered by acequias to ensure better sharing of water resources in times of scarcity.

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Nothing But The Truth

Robert Kolker

May 24, 2016 |

The Marshall Project |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Historically, police interrogations of suspects have been brutal and have involved torture. These strategies have also produced a high rate of false confessions. The HIG method, which encourages conversation in a comfortable environment, has shown to be successful in revealing the truth and incarcerating the convicted with confidence.

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Paying kids not to kill

Tawanda Scott Sambou Wayne Drash

May 20, 2016 |

CNN |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

When faced with a violent crime epidemic, the city of Richmond in the Bay Area of California, implemented a program that incentivized youth to step away from the violence. Offering a monthly stipend, intense mentorship by reformed prisoners and travel opportunities, the program has been called a success after the rates of homicides dropped dramatically in the first year.

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Creating an environment that promotes health

Lindsey Anderson

May 18, 2016 |

El Paso Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Brownsville, Texas

In an attempt to address liver disease, diabetes, obesity and other health issues, Brownsville has launched a comprehensive, cohesive approach to promoting health, being named a model for other communities across the country.

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Separation Anxiety

Avery Trufelman

May 17, 2016 |

99% Invisible |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Taiwan, Taipei

Garbage is an ever-mounting issue in cities around the world, as emerging economies adopt the single-use consumerism habits of the West and disposal of solid waste material becomes increasingly problematic. The city of Taipei has implemented some clever ways to help encourage citizens to reduce their trash generation - including unusual "singing garbage trucks" and making garbage disposal a more publicly visible process - while increasing incentives to compost and recycle.

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Simple initiatives may curtail alcohol use

Lindsey Anderson

May 17, 2016 |

El Paso Times |

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Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

In an attempt to curb risky alcohol use and its consequences, advocates and researchers are launching two initiatives in El Paso – one to get people to reconsider their drinking habits, and another to reduce underage drinking at parties.

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A virtual reality check for texting drivers

Jennifer Brannock Cox

May 02, 2016 |

Delmarva Now |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Salisbury, Maryland

The company AT&T has created a virtual reality simulator that gives users the chance to experience the dangerous, and often deadly, consequences of texting while driving. The new technology is currently being tested by the public and is aimed especially at young drivers who are more often surrounded by distracting technology. This is just one of many initiatives AT&T is pursuing to try and curb phone use while driving – others include legislation and phone apps that silence phones while driving.

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