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  • The Autism Advantage

    Gareth Cook

    November 29, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Denmark

    Thorkil Sonne's experiences with his own gifted, autistic son led him to start a company called Specialisterne, founded on the idea that - given the right environment - some autistic adults could not just hold down a job but also be the best person for it, increasing access to a self-sustained adulthood.

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  • There IS a Bicycle Economy, Two Cities Find

    A.K. Streeter

    October 02, 2012 |

    TreeHugger |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Conventional merchants are afraid to lose parking spaces to bike parking or bike lanes. New York and Portland are finding cyclists increase local economies, and spend more money too.

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  • Easier Than Taking Vitamins

    Sam Loewenberg

    September 05, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

    A nutrient powder can save anemic children, but the people who could benefit are distrustful. Having local mothers distribute the supplement was successful in Bangladesh.

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  • Out of Jail, and Into a Job

    Tina Rosenberg

    March 28, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Most programs to cut recidivism don’t significantly reduce rates of repeated arrests or incarceration, but one called the Center for Employment Opportunities that started in New York City is making a dramatic dent. The program provides newly-released prisoners with transitional services - most significantly, distinct working crews where they can be constructively monitored and learn teamwork - effectively helping keep them out of jail and transition back into society.

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  • From Young Adult Book Fans to Wizards of Change

    Courtney E. Martin

    March 21, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Global social and economic problems are difficult to change. However, fan-activism fuels the interests of fans of popular young adult fiction. Books such as Harry Potter and the Hunger Games have inspired activist groups that raise awareness of global hunger, reading, and relief supplies to impoverished nations, among others. Being a fan has served as a bridge to become politically active and solve the world’s problems.

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  • Harnessing Local Pride for Global Conservation

    David Bornstein

    February 09, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Philippines

    The World Conservation Union estimates that 40 percent of the more than 40,000 species it tracks on its Red List are close to extinction and this problem requires humans to change their behavior to fix it. Rare’s the Pride Campaign uses social marketing to attract attention and communicate the conservation message between local communities and government entities. The Pride Campaign has been replicated around the world for different conservation efforts to protect biodiversity.

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  • Soap Operas With a Social Message

    Sarika Bansal

    January 26, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Kenya

    By depicting crucial social issues such as infant mortality, domestic abuse, and alcoholism, TV and radio soap operas are being used internationally as a powerful tool for mass behavior change.

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  • First, Let's Fire All the Managers

    Gary Hamel

    December 01, 2011 |

    Harvard Business Review |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Woodland, California

    Morning Star, a global tomato processor based near Sacramento, California, establishes a unique organizational structure by eliminating manager hierarchies, titles, or promotions. The model gives individual employees managerial responsibilities for themselves and relies on peer review for compensation changes, performance evaluations, and work-flow decisions. In turn, the company saves on managerial overhead and instills respect and responsibility on all employees.

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  • The Power of Positive Coaching

    David Bornstein

    October 20, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    A group called Positive Coaching Alliance is training thousands of coaches and parents to change to culture of youth sports for the better, using a "relentlessly positive" approach, and trading out the win-at-all-costs ethos of professional sports for evidence-based, age-appropriate guidance to players.

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  • Paying for Their Crimes, Again

    Tina Rosenberg

    June 06, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Felons get out of jail owing hundreds or thousands of dollars in court and parole fees, acting as an often insurmountable barrier preventing them from reintegrating into society and staying out of jail. What's worse, these fees often end up costing the state more than they produce. Two columns on a program called the Clapham Set, which erases or reduces debts for felons who take classes and job training.

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