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How Mormon Principles and Grassroots Ideals Saved Utah

Colin Woodard

January 18, 2017 |

Politico |

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Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

In Salt Lake City, a bipartisan coalition of public and private actors, including members of the business, industrial, religious, political, and civic communities voluntarily came together to pass an ambitious twenty year land use plan. The plan, which conserves water, promotes clean air, and imposes new taxes for new rail lines, was made possible by Envision Utah, a public-private partnership that capitalizes on many Utahns' cultural and religious heritage.

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Uganda's LGBT faith leaders say God's love is unconditional

Barigye Ambrose

November 29, 2016 |

Religion News Service |

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Response Location: Uganda

In Uganda, religious leaders and anti-gay individuals have been very vocal against the LGBTI community and have disowned many LGBTI religious leaders. This has led some of these leaders to publicly come out and advocate for others and speak of their own experiences, showing the possibility of being LGBTI and religious.

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On the Streets of the Tenderloin, ‘a Light in an Unlit World'

Natalie Yemenidjian

June 28, 2016 |

KQED |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Homelessness has been a consistent problem in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. While churches can offer a form of sanctuary, some homeless persons cannot maintain the composure for a long mass. S.F. Night Ministry offers open cathedrals, which are services outside the church but offer comfort, prayer, and friendship.

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Columbia church helps end homelessness one condo at a time

Andrew Michaels

December 22, 2015 |

Columbia Flier |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Columbia, Maryland

Frustrated with providing temporary assistance to the homeless, a coalition of Howard County, Maryland churches raised money to purchase a condominium to permanent house a homeless family. The tenant pays 30 percent of their income as rent and the coalition covers the cost of fees and services.

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From England's pews, a quiet abolitionist finds his voice on slavery

Sara Miller Llana

November 09, 2015 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Clitheroe

Human trafficking is a rampant problem throughout the world, but the signs can often be difficult to spot. A collaboration between Catholic churches and police officers to fight the issue together takes shape.

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How Christians in Kenya are trying to hack government corruption

Catherine Woodiwiss

October 09, 2015 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Religion and technology are two important elements in Nairobi, however, they have remained distant until the corrupt government brought them together. Christian hackathons are now opportunities for technology and religion to meet to spur innovation that can help fight against corruption

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Catholic Schools In D.C. Adapt To Lower Budgets, Changing Requirements

Kavitha Cardoza

September 21, 2015 |

American University Radio (WAMU) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Across the globe, there are nearly 60 million students studying in Catholic institutions. In the United States, however, those numbers have been falling in recent years, forcing schools to come up with new ways to collaborate.

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Northern Ireland: Old conflict, new tools

Molly McCluskey

August 06, 2015 |

Al Jazeera |

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Response Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast

Every so often tensions between the Catholic "nationalists" and the Protestant "loyalists" increase and the police try to diffuse the situations. Social media is affecting these flare ups by providing police with information and citizens with an opportunity to hear the other side's perspective.

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Facing decline, Catholic schools form a charter-like network

Eliza Shapiro

July 20, 2015 |

Politico |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The private Catholic schools in East Harlem and the South Bronx experienced the plummeting of enrollment, funds lacking for upgrading facilities and technology, while still charging high tuition. Now these six Catholic schools comprise a charter school network and serve low-income children. The results of the new system have enabled teachers to devote more time to academics, students to become disciplined for character development, and technology has improved.

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Can Prisons Reduce Recidivism by Inviting Victims of Crime to Talk to Prisoners?

Mark Obbie

July 19, 2015 |

Slate |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

A Houston man whose sister was murdered created a way to help his own pain and possibly foster more empathy and understanding among inmates. The restorative justice program, Bridges to Life, has grown to hundreds of volunteers throughout Texas, which includes crime victims who tell their stories and work with inmates to impress upon them the harm that their actions can inflict on others. The prisoners are encouraged to open up about their own lives with the idea that both groups will find healing.

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