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  • Gun violence has sharply declined in California's Bay Area. What happened?

    June 04, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    California’s Bay Area has seen a 30% decrease in gun homicides, despite increasing economic inequality. The region has had many interventions to reach this decline, but the key to all of them is their community-driven nature. From collaborations between law enforcement and social services, to community mentorship programs, to investing in gun violence as a public health issue, each initiative is founded on neighborhood and individual empowerment instead of policing and incarceration.

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  • Sweden Finds a Simple Way to Improve New Mothers' Health. It Involves Fathers.

    June 04, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Sweden

    New mothers are often overwhelmed once they leave the support of the hospital and find themselves home alone with a newborn. In Sweden, a new law that allows the other parent to take a month off from work to help with infant care has shown promising results in reducing maternal stress and improving overall health.

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  • California: Epicenter of Mass Incarceration Reform

    June 04, 2019 |

    News Beat |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Stockton, California

    Following a Supreme Court mandate requiring California to address prison overcrowding, the state has taken numerous initiatives to reduce sentences, relocate inmates, set higher accountability measures for law enforcement, and allocate more funding for re-entry programs. While these measures have been implemented across the state, the city of Stockton has been a leader after electing the nation’s youngest – and Stockton’s first African American – mayor, Michael Tubbs. Since then, the city has adopted reforms such as universal basic income and mentorship programs and has witnessed a 40% drop in homicides.

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  • Fish Cannons, Koi Herpes and Other Tools to Combat Invasive Carp

    June 04, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Falcon Heights, Minnesota

    The common carp was brought to America in the 1880s and has been considered an invasive species for over 100 years, disrupting water ecosystems wherever it goes. Researchers are trying multiple solutions to see what sticks. They support the carp’s natural predator, lead them to capture through electrical signals, and hope the Whooshh, a fish cannon, will be the most effective way of trapping carp and improving the health of their surrounding ecosystems.

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  • Prescription: More Broccoli, Fewer Carbs. How Some Doctors Are Looking To Food To Treat Illness

    June 04, 2019 |

    WBUR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Belmont, Massachusetts

    Food is not just linked to physical well-being but also mental health as well, and some doctors are now prescribing a change in diet to address psychiatric concerns. Although not necessarily a cure-all, this approach has shown success in studies and with actual patients.

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  • Las Vegas school connects disadvantaged kids to careers

    June 04, 2019 |

    Idaho Education News |

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    Response Location: United States, Las Vegas, Nevada

    A Las Vegas-based magnet school uses a career-technical education approach, specifically preparing students for jobs in high demand at the local and national level. The magnet school, which includes core coursework as well as apprenticeships and industry-caliber projects, places a strong emphasis on hiring a teaching faculty that reflects the diversity of the student body.

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  • The Cultural Revolution at the National Library of Israel

    June 04, 2019 |

    Fathom |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Israel, Jerusalem

    Libraries can serve as spaces for practicing cultural inclusion. The National Library of Israel is working to broaden its target audience and increase the visibility of Muslim culture in Israel. In addition to curating its Islam and Middle East Collection, the Library has expanded educational programs and public outreach related to Islam and Muslim culture. This proactive cultural dialogue also includes a residency program for Arab and Jewish writers.

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  • Can sleep deprivation help treat bipolar disorder?

    June 04, 2019 |

    BBC |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Italy

    "We exploited the biological clock," is how an Italian psychiatrist describes what he has been testing to treat those suffering from bipolar disorder and depression. The approach, which has received both praise and criticism, requires patients to go through sleep deprivation, and so far, many are reporting successful outcomes from it.

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  • Plastic with a Purpose

    June 03, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A new social enterprise called rePurpose asks consumers to estimate their plastic usage and pay to offset it. Then, the organization funds worker cooperatives in India that provide more stable employment and pay for workers in the recycling industry. Still in its early stages, rePurpose hopes to collaborate with businesses, schools, and individuals to offset their plastic usage.

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  • 'It's a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness

    June 03, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Finland, Helsinki

    In Helsinki, Finland, the "Housing First" model, where housing is offered to those experiencing homelessness unconditionally is showing results. The program, which also can include services and is made possible in part due to an intentionally large supply of housing in Finland, has helped Finland become the only country in the EU to see a decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness.

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