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  • Land-conflict mediation in the Great Lakes region

    July 11, 2017 |

    Impact Storytelling |

    Video |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Rwanda

    In the Great Lakes region of Africa, land disputes can escalate to violence. Subsistence agriculture is the dominant source of income, making land precious, and as populations increase and refugees return home, property rights are not always clear. Search for Common Ground is reducing violence by training mediators to find peaceful ways of resolving these high-stakes conflicts.

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  • Digital startup aims to lead a revolution in retail transparency

    July 11, 2017 |

    Positive.News |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Being able to trace the means of production and transport of an consumer good allows people to make informed, ethical decisions about their purchases. The website Provenance provides this information by working with companies who ethically source their products to share information about their supply chain.

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  • How Cleveland has become a leader in trying to eradicate human trafficking

    July 09, 2017 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    Largely unbeknownst to the public eye, Cleveland has been battling human trafficking in various forms for many years. Recently, the city has become a leader in trying to eradicate this longstanding problem. Thanks to a small group of activists and nonprofits, using billboards and gift bags as well as other creative methods, these groups are raising awareness, conducting strip club outreach, and creating a victim support network to help make human trafficking an issue of the past.

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  • At Leschi Elementary, equity conversations are common — among teachers, parents and, increasingly, students

    July 07, 2017 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    For many years, Leschi Elementary was a divided school - white kids were overwhelmingly enrolled in Leschi's Montessori program, while students of color were most likely found in the "contemporary" classes. In 2014, staff decided to combine the two curricula, offering all students a "Best of Both" blended model. Leschi now openly encourages conversations about social justice and inclusion among both students and parents and while there was some initial attrition after the change, most families are now quick to point to the clear benefits of the school's shift.

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  • At the UN, a New Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapons Is Adopted by 122 Nations

    July 07, 2017 |

    PassBlue |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    On July 7, 122 United Nations member countries approved a new treaty prohibiting and eliminating nuclear weapons. The legally binding agreement emphasizes humanitarian concerns, including the disproportionate impact of weapons testing and deployment on indigenous people as well as on women, young children, and reproductive systems. All nine states holding nuclear weapons boycotted negotiations.

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  • In Philly courts, whether they'll die in prison comes down to their birthday

    July 06, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A 2016 U.S. Supreme Court decision allows those sentenced to life for crimes committed as juveniles to seek parole. These people make up more than half of lifers in Pennsylvania, which is considering numerous appeals, but now those sentenced when they were slightly older are arguing the impulsivity and immaturity that makes juveniles less culpable are also present in the brains of those in their 20s. They are seeking to ensure the same legal rulings also apply to them and the legal system is trying to reconcile legal definitions of adulthood with evolving brain science.

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  • Delivering Gourmet Pizza, and Jobs Training, in Cook County Jail

    July 06, 2017 |

    Next City |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Recipe for Change is a program that teaches incarcerated people Italian cuisine skills, which is meant to help them gain employment when they reenter society. An estimated 200 people have gone through the program. Similarly, other programs are focusing on helping formerly incarcerated people gain employment.

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  • The Heartland Wants More New Americans

    July 04, 2017 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

    In the aftermath of an election "consumed with anti-immigration rhetoric," many of the same states that helped put Trump in the White House are not just home to growing numbers of immigrants and refugees, but many are actively seeking to naturalize these populations, as they play a significant role in bolstering economic growth. The Cities for Citizenship initiative is helping local governments to make the naturalization process more transparent and accessible for immigrant communities across the midwest.

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  • What happened when Camden started rethinking policing to build trust

    June 30, 2017 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

    Police reform in Camden, New Jersey has centered on de-escalation and increased surveillance. With these reforms, the city has seen a decrease in violent and nonviolent crime and a decrease in the use of and complaints of excessive force by police. While not without concerns of the increased surveillance, the department says the shift of role from warrior to guardian is showing impact.

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  • This Online Lender Uses Data Analytics To Serve Borrowers Who Lack Credit Scores

    June 29, 2017 |

    FastCompany |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Redwood City, California

    Historically, banks have been largely hesitant to give small loans to individuals, particularly those with little or no credit history, which includes many immigrants and minorities. But an institution called Oportun is willing to bet on the underserved while still staying profitable as a business - they provide increased access to loans by leveraging a solid screening process, online resources, and credit score support for their customers.

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