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Some 'Most Impressive' Law School Applicants Are Convicted of Serious Crimes

Allen Arthur

August 18, 2021 |

Route Fifty |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Starting in 2017, California has grown more open to licensing formerly incarcerated people to work as lawyers. State licensing authorities set high barriers to entry to the legal profession in their "moral fitness" license requirements. Vague rules can effectively rule out anyone with a serious criminal record. By clarifying its standards and making the process more transparent, the State Bar – aided by efforts to train licensing officials and by the California System-Involved Bar Association to educate prospective lawyers to pass the test – the system has evolved into a model for state-led change.

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How Ex-Miners Turn Toxic Land into Lavender Farms

Emily Harger

August 18, 2021 |

Business Insider |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, West Virginia

Appalachian Botanical Company, or ABCo, owns a lavender farm that rests on a retired coal mine. The farm aims to restore the land and soil by growing lavender. Coal companies are legally obliged to restore the land they have mined, known as reclamation. ABCo is part of the reclamation. However, they also want to restore the community, it employs former coal miners and recovering addicts to harvest, pick, distill, and package the flowers. The farm grew two-fold since its inception.

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A radical plan to treat Covid's mental health fallout

Julia Hotz

August 18, 2021 |

Wired |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom

“Social prescribing” is an increasingly popular approach to healthcare that addresses “social determinants” of health with non-pharmaceutical prescriptions for patients in the form of activities in their local community, such as exercise classes, gardening projects, and even help to get a job or housing. Pilots across the United Kingdom have shown the emotional and physical benefits to patients and the NHS England has committed to increasing the practice nationwide. It relies on decades of research showing people’s sense of self-worth and meaning in their lives play a big role in their physical health.

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How Indigenous Communities are Building Energy Sovereignty

Natalie Peart

August 18, 2021 |

Yes! Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Moloka’i, Hawaii

Indigenous groups are working toward energy sovereignty through cooperatives that make energy costs more affordable - especially in rural areas. That process involves an emphasis on solar power, decentralizing resources, and a respect for mother nature.

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Mural-painting festival showcases Indigenous strength

Meaghan Brackenbury

August 18, 2021 |

Cabin Radio |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Canada

The Strong People, Strong Communities mural-painting festival highlights positive Indigenous stories. The project paired 11 young artists with 11 elders in six teams, each of which painted a mural with a distinct theme. The artists collaborated virtually on the designs and while some artists attended the festival to paint together others were produced digitally. The murals showcase the positive contributions of a diversity of Indigenous voices - including LGBTQ2S+, women, and youth – which helps them feel empowered and contributes to a sense of confidence in their cultural identities.

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Haiti's citizen seismologists helped track its devastating quake in real time

Carolyn Gramling

August 18, 2021 |

Science News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Haiti

Volunteer citizen seismologists in Haiti are collecting data on earthquakes and aftershocks with equipment provided by researchers to better understand seismic hazards and fault locations in the country.

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How a handful of Iowa towns thrive, rise above rural decline

Lyle Muller, Pat Kinney

August 17, 2021 |

IowaWatch |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Iowa

A few small towns in Iowa have seen an increase in their populations despite the opposite trend across the state. An investigation by IowaWatch of 58 towns showed the services and amenities that were common in those towns: vibrant arts scene, health care, child care, infrastructure for reliable internet access as well as roads, strong schools, safety, and a sense of community, among other factors.

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Wenye Akili Punguani Wapona Mombasa Part 1

Athuman Luchi

August 17, 2021 |

RadioRahma |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya

Shirika la kijamii Mombasa limesaidia zaidi ya watu hamsini walio na akili punguani kupona na kurejea kwa hali ya kawaida. -Kupitia matibabu maalum na makao matulivu wanapopokea mafunzo ya dini, usafi na jinsi ya kurejea kwa maisha ya kawaida, wengine wameoa na wengine wakapata ajira.

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Neu bauen mit gebrauchtem Material

Daniela Diehl

August 17, 2021 |

Tagesschau |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany

Viele Baustoffe sind derzeit Mangelware, die Preise sind hoch und die Herstellung schadet oft dem Klima. Eine neue Plattform katalogisiert deshalb gebrauchte Baumaterialien: von Stühlen und Schränken bis zu Fenstern und Dämmwolle. Schon jetzt hat sie 20.000 Tonnen Material vermittelt.

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Wenye Akili Punguani Wapona Mombasa Part 2

Athuman Luchi

August 17, 2021 |

RadioRahma |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya

Kwenye kipindi hiki cha pili, waliosaidika kutokana na hatua za shirika la kijamii Mombasa kunasua walio na akili punguani kutoka kwa hali hiyo wanashuhudia usaidizi walippokea. Kupitia matibabu maalum na makao matulivu wanapopokea mafunzo ya dini, usafi na jinsi ya kurejea kwa maisha ya kawaida, wameweza kutengamana tena na jamii na kupata ajira ilhali wengine ata wameanzisha familia jambo ambalo hawakuwa wanaweza tekeleza mbeleni.

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