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How Dobbs Triggered a ‘Vasectomy Revolution'

Jesus A. Rodriguez

December 02, 2022 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Joplin, Missouri

The country’s only mobile vasectomy clinic, owned and operated by Esgar Guarín, works to get men to participate in contraception by getting a vasectomy, especially after the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade, and abortion bans across the country. Since the decision, there has been a massive spike in vasectomies. Throughout his career, Guarin has completed more than 3,000.

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Utah looks to expand cloud seeding to help with drought, Great Salt Lake

Ben Winslow

December 02, 2022 |

KSTU-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Tremonton, Utah

Utah’s state government and Department of Natural Resources provide residents with machines to increase winter storm precipitation through cloud seeding. The process uses heat from a propane burner to release silver iodide into the air, which can increase snowfall and help combat drought.

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Connecticut's turnaround of troubled juvenile system sets a standard, says justice-equity organization - Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

Matt Krupnick

December 01, 2022 |

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Hartford, Connecticut

As part of a revamp of its juvenile justice system, Connecticut launched youth treatment centers where residents meet regularly with counselors and mental health professionals. The centers focus on providing individualized care and a more welcoming atmosphere than traditional juvenile detention programs.

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Community Land Trusts Build Climate-Resilient Affordable Housing

Alexandra Applegate

December 01, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Big Pine Key, Florida

Community land trusts are nonprofits that buy land, build homes, and ensure the long-term affordability of the homes they build. A trust in Florida is not only ensuring homes stay affordable after natural disasters it is also focused on building units that can withstand storms so families do not need to rebuild.

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Public transit was free for many Coloradans in August. When fares returned, many riders stayed, data shows.

Olivia Prentzel

December 01, 2022 |

The Colorado Sun |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Colorado’s grant-funded Zero Fare for Better Air program allowed riders to use public transit for free in August. When the fares returned at the end of the month many transit agencies still noticed an increase in users compared to before the free access.

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Indian farmers turn to solar-powered fridges to fight food waste

Moushumi Basu

December 01, 2022 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India

Solar-powered cold storage units help farmers in India to store their harvests during extreme heat instead of discarding their produce or trying to sell it quickly for cheap to avoid waste. The solar-powered option is significantly cheaper than typical electric cold storage, making it more accessible to small-scale farmers.

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Program trains teachers, officials to stop bad bleeds

Emily Garcia, Kennedy Lewis

December 01, 2022 |

The Oglethorpe Echo |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Georgia

Stop the Bleed distributes equipment kits to agencies and departments trained in handling severe bleeds and tasks them to educate school officials on the task.

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The power of promotoras in the fight against COVID-19

Reyes Mata III

December 01, 2022 |

Las Cruces Sun-News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Radium Springs, New Mexico

Community health workers — or “promotoras” — work to buffer the harmful effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically in isolated, Hispanic regions. These bilingual healthcare workers serve as a vital connection in the communities they serve, sharing medical information, COVID tests, and vaccines and working to dispel vaccine mistrust and misinformation.

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A Gen Z-led company tapped TikTok influencers to turn out young voters in midterm elections, creating a “blueprint” for 2024

Nicole Gaudiano

December 01, 2022 |

Business Insider |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

To reach young voters more effectively, a company called Social Currant matched voter advocacy organizations such as NextGen America and Community Change Action with social media creators. The creators' posts about voting and civic engagement reached roughly 13 million people on TikTok and Instagram.

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Farming After Disaster in Eastern Kentucky

Katie Myers, Rowan Roudebush

December 01, 2022 |

WMMT |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Letcher County, Kentucky

Several organizations, researchers, and area farmers alike are working to get local farmers back on track after catastrophic flooding in the summer of 2022 destroyed many farmers’ crops, tools, and homes by focusing on shifting toward more climate-resilient farming practices and providing resources like compost deliveries to help replenish soil.

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