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South African Women Are Reclaiming Their Voices in the Media

Tolu Olasoji

August 20, 2021 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: South Africa

Quote This Woman+ (QW+) is a database of women experts – as well as other people systematically ignored or misconstrued by mainstream media narratives. QW+ provides an easy way for journalists and news producers to find a vetted expert to speak with. Founders relied on referrals to build the database, with each newly added expert asked to refer at least five other experts in the field. The platform launched right before South Africa’s 2019 election with 40 experts in 25 categories and now has 513 experts across 49 categories and a newsletter subscription list of about a thousand journalists.

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La evolución de los bicitaxis en la Ciudad de México

Juan Pablo Ramos, Javier Mestre

August 20, 2021 |

Cletofilia |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Mexico, Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal

La mobilidad urbana sostenible y accesible es un problema en la ciudad de México que los bicitaxis y mototaxis han venido a solventar. Un tipo de servicio que ha existido en algunas partes de la ciudad desde hace décadas, que tuvo que organizarse y formalizarse en los últimos cinco años. Esto les ha permitido seguir dando el servicio, pero además empezar a buscar ofertas de transporte que sigan siendo accesibles para la población pero más amigables con el medio ambiente.

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How Wayanad became first district to vaccinate all adults: Collector Adeela intv

Cris

August 20, 2021 |

The News Minute |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: India, Wayanad, Kerala

Wayanad is the first district in Kerala to have vaccinated the entire adult population with at least one COVID-19 vaccine. Rather than waiting for people to make appointments, officials went door-to-door providing all adults with appointment times. The district’s efforts started early, setting up vaccine infrastructure and assigning people appointment dates by where they live. Rapid Response Teams conducted outreach and education efforts, particularly among tribal populations, and made sure people showed up at their appointment. Getting vaccinated with their neighbors also decreased vaccine hesitancy.

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Isla San Lucas: la hija que vuelve a cobrar fuerza

Sharon Garcí Cavallini

August 20, 2021 |

El Colectivo 506 |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica, Puntarenas

Una ley transformó una isla en el Golfo de Nicoya de Costa Rica en parque nacional, afectando la manera en que se administra y protege este espacio histórico. El artículo explora cómo este cambio geopolítico ha mejorado el área protegida y organizado su relación con las comunidades aledañas.

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How Otukpo Became An Oasis Of Peace In Benue After Fulani Militia's Attack

Chikezie Omeje, Arinze Chijioke

August 19, 2021 |

Sahara Reporters |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Otukpo, Benue

Violent clashes between farmers and cattle herders that have claimed thousands of lives have largely ceased in Otukpo, thanks to a peacekeeping process that resolves disputes and is based on a shared recognition of two groups' humanity. The process imposed rules in an otherwise unruly system in which Fulani herders' open-grazing cattle destroyed crops, leading to violence. Negotiated leases and dispute-resolution mechanisms, governed through monthly meetings, have resulted in only one death since 2018, while surrounding areas continue to suffer many casualties.

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A Houston man spent hours calling 911 before responders found his family members dead

Perla Trevizo, Suzy Khimm, Mike Hixenbaugh, Lexi Churchill

August 19, 2021 |

NBC News |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

First responders usually have wide discretion over whether to force their way into a private home to respond to an emergency. One family's tragic carbon monoxide poisoning during Texas' severe winter weather in 2021 illustrates how the lack of a clear policy for firefighters, combined with miscommunication from 911 operators, led to a lengthy delay in providing medical help. Two family members died and two others suffered serious injuries when exhaust from their car filled their house and they could not respond to knocks at their door. Help was delayed for several hours.

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As Anchorage debates opening a mass homeless shelter, potential lessons come from Reno and San Francisco

Marc Lester, Michelle Theriault Boots

August 19, 2021 |

Anchorage Daily News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Reno, Nevada

An innovative approach to providing shelter for those experiencing housing instability could provide a blueprint for the city of Anchorage. Reno and San Francisco have built shelters that arrange on-site, wraparound services ranging from laundry to securing long-term housing to medical detox.

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COVID-19: Lessons from Polio Eradication

Charles Besidonne

August 19, 2021 |

The Republic |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative coordinated a coalition of national governments and nonprofits to eradicate polio and may provide lessons for administering COVID-19 vaccines. GPEI helped with funding and the procurement and supply of vaccines. A network of local partners carried out vaccination initiatives and designed micro-planning strategies to reach high-risk relevant populations. Nigeria built cold chain storage, transport, and distribution systems to handle the polio vaccine, as well as a vaccine accountability management system that monitors and tracks vials throughout vaccine administration.

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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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