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  • How More Than 50 Women Walked Out of a Prison in Oklahoma

    November 04, 2019 |

    The Marshall Project |

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    Response Location: United States, Taft, Oklahoma

    More than 500 people in Oklahoma had their drug possession felony sentences commuted after voters approved an initiative that changed some drug and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. The commutation led to a mass release of prisoners, something that took collaboration between social service groups to make sure those leaving had housing, job support, and other essentials.

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  • Water Warriors

    November 04, 2019 |

    PBS POV |

    Documentary |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Canada, New Brunswick

    After an energy company began exploring New Bruncwick territory for oil and natural gas, Indigenous tribes and white people worked together to protect their water and ban fracking. They held protests at government buildings and set up road blocks to prevent equipment trucks from getting out. Some of the protests included violent clashes with police, which made national news and drew more supporters. As a result of their actions, the government put a moratorium on fracking in the Canadian province.

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  • On One Issue, Americans Are United. Too Many Are Behind Bars. Audio icon

    October 30, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    In such a divided country, many groups from lawmakers to advocacy groups are finding rare bipartisan cooperation around the issue of criminal justice reform. Two congressional representatives, one Republican and one Democrat, have found common ground, as well as the Justice Action Network, which forms bipartisan coalitions, one of which was instrumental in passing the First Step Act.

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  • In some states, the census is an investment. Not Connecticut.

    October 30, 2019 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, Connecticut

    The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving granted $448,400 to 20 community organizations to support voter registration and the census. Connecticut did not earmark any money in the state budget for the census. Public libraries will use grant money to hire staff to help residents complete the census online, the method being encouraged due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The census is tied to federal aid and political representation so advocates warn that, despite being a federal responsibility, state funds are needed to support nonprofits and foundations working to ensure an accurate count of Connecticut residents.

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  • What California can learn from Seattle about police shootings

    October 26, 2019 |

    CalMatters |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Seattle has taken a comprehensive approach to police reform, including forming a community police commission, the development of policies on appropriate weapon use, more oversight on police force, and the creation of a specialty unit that focuses on mental health. While there has been pushback from officers, the safety of officers hasn’t been compromised and the use of force has decreased by sixty percent. With some calling it a success, California seeks to implement similar reform at the state level.

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  • An Athenian remedy: the rise, fall and possible rebirth of democracy

    October 16, 2019 |

    The Correspondent |

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    Response Location: Greece

    Citizens’ assemblies, which allow for mass participation in political debates and decision-making with a lottery system to select speakers, are increasingly being used to overcome issues such as corruption and the unwillingness by incumbent politicians to address controversial issues. Many countries now use citizens’ assemblies, including Ireland who used one in 2017 to push forward a debate and decision on its abortion ban after decades of political deadlock. Citizens’ assemblies do face challenges, including being dismantled by ruling politicians who feel they challenge incumbent power.

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  • How solar ‘skin' helped an Indiana homeowner win a fight for rooftop panels

    October 15, 2019 |

    Energy News Network |

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    Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

    After the homeowners association denied his request to install solar panels on his roof due to their aesthetic, Indianapolis-resident Joey Myles used SolarSkin to disguise the panels to look like asphalt shingles. The company Sistine Solar makes these films that coat solar panels in various images that can be used to blend in with roofs or other forms of artwork. The panels with skins only generate about 85 percent of energy as those without skins, but they can withstand extreme weather.

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  • Let's nix Columbus Day and make Election Day a paid holiday instead

    October 14, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Sandusky, Ohio

    Sandusky, Ohio, recently got rid of Columbus Day in favor of a holiday on Election Day, following the lead of several countries around the world such as South Africa, Germany, and India. Sandusky's swapping of Columbus Day for Election Day is largely symbolic, but symbols can be powerful, especially for small towns.

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  • Can 'deliberative polling' solve political polarization?

    October 13, 2019 |

    CNN |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

    While many politicians use political polarization to their advantage, communities across the world are finding that talking through the divide can actually have an impact on how someone votes. Polls conducted before and after community dialogue sessions show that perspectives of many of those participating changed, and in Ireland, many think this strategy is what resulted in the legalization of abortion.

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  • City Campaign Finance System Charts Path—and Highlights Challenges—for State Reform

    October 09, 2019 |

    City Limits |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    New York City's campaign finance system has offered a blueprint for a similar statewide system. Since it was implemented, the city's campaign finance program, which awards public funds up to a certain limit to candidates, has helped grassroots candidates launch competitive campaigns against entrenched, deep-pocketed opponents.

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