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How some nail salons in California are finding a less toxic way to work

Monica Campbell

June 08, 2015 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Alameda, California

Nail salons offer services that often are toxic to their workers, from manicures causing acrylic dust in the air to the chemicals that can permeate through skin. Salon workers complain of respiratory problems and sometimes cancer. The California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative offers certification in maintaining safe practices for their workers, offering an incentive for the use of ventilation equipment and gloves.

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Swedish sex education has time for games and mature debate

Sally Weale

June 05, 2015 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Sweden, Gnesta

The United Kingdom’s teen birthrate is as high as 19.7 births per 1,000 women; one contributing factor is that sex education is not a requirement and can span only a day. Gnesta in Sweden offers a four to five week course on comprehensive sex education with a curriculum that makes the topic enjoyable, informative, and sensitive. As a result, the teen birthrate is only 5.2 per 1,000.

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Understand new tool Ithaca may use to fight housing crisis

Brian Crandall

May 20, 2015 |

The Ithaca Voice |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Ithaca, New York

Ithaca works on a three-pronged approach to conquer homelessness, and to make housing more affordable in general.

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What if we prescribed video games, and not Ritalin, to treat ADHD?

Greg Toppo

May 11, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Game inventors have created a new game to help students who suffer from ADHD and other mental problems develop and stimulate their brains in a safer, more targeted way than normal medicines.

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With bodies cameras rolling, police use less force

Kevin Fagan

May 11, 2015 |

San Francisco Chronicle |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Police in California have begun using body cameras to record their daily interactions with the public, decreasing altercations and misconduct by both officers and citizens.

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“We Have to Construct a Taboo Around Killing”: Antanas Mockus On Colombia's Peace Process

Camila Osorio

May 10, 2015 |

Latin America News Dispatch |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Colombia, Bogotá

Antanas Mockus, former mayor of Bogotá, uses art to cultivate what he calls a "citizenship culture." During Colombia's peace negotiations, Mockus emphasized the importance of valuing life after so many years of killing and death with the slogan "Life is Sacred."

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Water pricing in two thirsty cities: in one, guzzlers pay more, and use less

Nelson Schwartz

May 07, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fresno, California

Two cities in California are facing increasing threat of drought. In addition to raising the basic cost of water, the heaviest users of water pay more for the water they consume.

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Bellevue schools teach emotional smarts to help boost academic success

John Higgins

May 05, 2015 |

The Seattle Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Bellevue, Washington

Many schools across the Bellevue, Washington school district have integrated social-emotional learning curricula into their daily lesson plans. Using a program called RULER (Recognize, Understand, Label, Express, and Regulate Emotions) developed by Yale researchers, teachers have seen decreasing suspension rates. Most notably, teachers have noticed promising results across schools, with students at predominantly low income schools responding similarly to those at high income schools.

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A Moroccan fix to Europe's migrant crisis

The Christian Science Monitor Editorial Board

April 22, 2015 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Morocco, Casablanca

Once harshly criticized for its mistreatment of African migrants, Morocco has changed its view and now lays down a well-regulated welcome mat. If Europe did more of the same, it's possible that fewer migrants would risk dangerous sea journeys with smugglers.

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In Detroit Hospital, black babies are latching on

Molly Ginty

April 20, 2015 |

Women's eNews |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Many African American women are reluctant to breastfeed their babies. The Mother Nuture Project at Detroit’s St. John Hospital and Medical Center offers peer counseling to educate women (mostly African American) and encourage breastfeeding. Mother Nurture’s program has helped boost breastfeeding rates from 46 percent to 64 percent.

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