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Home in Mooresville opens its doors to offer hope to women and children without a home

Fred Shropshire

November 15, 2022 |

WCNC-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Mooresville, North Carolina

Hope of Mooresville takes a non-judgemental approach to help women and children experiencing homelessness by providing a safe, dignified space to live in while helping them find permanent housing and employment.

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At the heart of sanity and support, a youth community leads the way

Noah Aderoju

November 15, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ajibode, Oyo State

The Toosdei Space provides people with a safe, judgment-free platform to express themselves, talk about their stresses and struggles, and get support. Members meet in person and communicate on WhatsApp, Twitter, and Discord to talk about a range of topics and issues from politics to relationships to mental health and social pressures.

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Haihuwa Lafiya: Preventing Maternal Mortality in Jigawa State One Trip at a Time

Elijah Akoji

November 15, 2022 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

The Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Transport Scheme helps to increase access to healthcare services for women and newborns in rural areas through its informal transport/ambulance service. There are currently 2,500 registered drivers with the program willing to transport those in need of care and they serve about 70-90 women in labor each month.

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How to Reach New Asian American Voters? Local Groups and Languages

Amy Yee

November 15, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, organizations such as Asian Americans United, Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition, and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance spearheaded voter registration and education efforts in Asian American communities, offering resources, outreach, and election day assistance in voters' native languages. The Asian Pacific Island Political Alliance reached more than 62,000 voters in 15 languages, and Asian American turnout likely helped sway Pennsylvania's tight Senate race, with roughly 74 percent of the demographic casting their ballots for Democrats.

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Can Spanish and English speakers thrive in the same city?

Joel Mathis

November 15, 2022 |

The Kansas Leadership Center Journal (KLC Journal) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Emporia, Kansas

Emporia Spanish Speakers was founded to encourage English-speaking residents to interact with and welcome their Spanish-speaking neighbors by making an effort to learn the language. The initiative has since grown to offer instruction for elementary-aged children, as well as a program for business owners who want to better serve Spanish-speaking customers, and members of the local Latino community say the programs have helped create a more inclusive environment in Emporia.

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Did Gen Z students drive increased voter turnout on Nov. 8? Some clerks say yes

Samuel Dodge

November 14, 2022 |

MLive.com |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Michigan

Michigan universities mounted aggressive efforts to inform students about the 2022 midterm election, with information sessions, fliers and sidewalk chalk, social media campaigns, visits from prominent politicians, and free transportation on voting day. Turnout among the 18-21 age group increased by several thousand in two counties with large universities, and same-day voter registration has driven a boost in campus turnout since being approved in 2018.

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Election officials feared the worst. Here's why baseless claims haven't fueled chaos

Shannon Bond, Miles Parks, Huo Jingnan

November 14, 2022 |

NPR |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

Ahead of the 2022 midterms, election officials across the country ramped up their social media efforts by leveraging strategies used by those who spread disinformation, with many local governments using templates created by the National Association of State Election Directors. Officials also used social media to quell rumors and conspiracy theories in the midst of the election, such as in Maricopa County, where quick online outreach about technical difficulties with voting machines resulted in less online speculation than the county experienced in 2020.

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How to Fight Digital Colonialism

Toussaint Nothias

November 14, 2022 |

Boston Review |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India

When Facebook rolled out its Free Basics program offering internet services through a company-controlled portal, Indian activists launched the Save the Internet campaign to oppose the initiative and the practice of "zero-rating" on the grounds that these practices violated Net Neutrality. Through marches, social media organizing, and viral videos, the movement was able to sway public opinion and the Indian regulatory authority ultimately outlawed zero-rating.

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ND Tribal Advocates Highlight Efforts of Poll Watchers in Midterms

Mike Moen

November 14, 2022 |

Public News Service |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, North Dakota

Organizations such as North Dakota Native Vote stationed trained poll watchers at election sites across the state during the midterms to help assist Indigenous voters being improperly turned away. According to North Dakota Native Vote, the organization recorded only one instance of a voter not returning to complete the process after encountering issues at the polls.

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Ukrainian Doctors Reach Out For Help, American Surgeons Answer the Call

Peter Hull

November 14, 2022 |

NBCLX |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York

Northwell Health provides telehealth services and support to Ukranian doctors and hospitals in need of assistance during the war as they face an increased need of medical care.

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