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As A Guerrilla Movement, Tiny Homes May Emerge As Alternative To Shelters

Cheryl Corley

May 04, 2016 |

NPR |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Tiny homes are a growing solution to homeless veterans and vulnerable youth, especially those who identify as LGBTQ. But the movement faces challenges from regulations and neighbors across the nation.

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Ceasefire in the City? How Police Can (and Cannot) Deter Gunfire

Donna Ladd

May 04, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

In poor, crime-infected neighborhood with limited opportunities, where interactions with law enforcement are often toxic and punitive, and distrust on both sides is rampant. An integrated strategy is at the core of the model that can change this:"Operation Ceasefire," a form of targeted deterrence. The carrot-stick approach is carefully designed to reach men believed to be on the cusp of committing gun violence, let them know the consequences and help them fulfill their needs, thus finding a way to maybe change their trajectory into something more positive.

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Repaying the Human Cost of Our Gadgets

Rachel Cernansky

May 04, 2016 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

Nearly 300 people have fallen ill from working in Samsung’s Seoul-located factory. In order to advocate for those that became sick and the rights of current employees, the Supporters for the Health And Rights of People in the Semiconductor industry (SHARP) was founded. SHARP has made gains through a 24 hour presence outside the factory; developing a coalition of environmental and occupational health professionals, labor unions, and affected families; and winning a court case that linked the cause of illness to the effect of working at the Samsung factory.

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‘Police vs. Black': Bridging the ‘Racialized Gulf'

Donna Ladd

May 04, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

New York Police Department has Operation Ceasefire, in which a mother whose child was a victim of gun violence calls gang members at risk of perpetuating similar crimes. The effort aims to bridge the divide between ethnic minority communities and the police with community pressure on behalf of the police.

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The Internet Mapmakers Helping Nepal

Robinson Meyer

May 02, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

Whenever there’s a natural catastrophe, a team of “crisis mappers” activate around the world. These volunteers use crowdsourcing tools to turn satellite data into digital maps, which are then used to make decisions on the ground, enabling rescuers to deliver food, shelter, and supplies to areas that need them most.

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Shelters, Clinics Work Together to Help Domestic Violence Victims

Lily Dayton

May 02, 2016 |

California Health Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Luis Obispo, California

Domestic violence victims often suffer in silence and do not have encouragement to find help. San Luis Obispo in California has created a program RISE that trains primary care physicians to identify signs of domestic abuse and collaborates with clinics to treat and rehabilitate victims. The Affordable Care Act provides coverage for domestic violence screenings, offering financial incentives to help get victims the help that they need.

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Why Schools Should Open Their Playgrounds to the Public

Gail Cornwall

April 29, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Most cities face a common problem when it comes to parks and public space - not only do urban centers lack spaces for play but these spaces are also not distributed equally, with many low income and minority neighborhoods having the fewest and most neglected park amenities. Initiatives like the Shared Schoolyard Project and Schoolyards to Playgrounds Initiative in San Francisco and New York offer one solution - why not open up school yards to the public after hours and on the weekend? "The more people who will ultimately utilize a space, the higher the likelihood of both civic and private investment in it."

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How the bison, once nearing extinction, lived to become America's national mammal

Elahe Izadi

April 29, 2016 |

The Richmond Register |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Bison in the United States went from being plentiful to near-extinct. Today, their numbers are strong once more and America's national mammal can be found in every state.

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In Texas, Mexican Firefighters Are Saving the Rio Grande

Jeremy Raff

April 28, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Texas

The Rio Grande River runs between the border of the United States and Mexico and supplies water to 5 million people across the nations. With wildfires continuously threatening the health of the river, an international firefighting crew known as Los Diablos are working to implement controlled, prescribed burns to rid the area of an invasive plant species that fuels the fires.

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How These Dogs Protect Elephants

Amy Yee

April 27, 2016 |

National Geographic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Ivory poaching has decreased the number of live elephants by one-fifth in the past decade. Although Kenya has ratified laws that make ivory poaching and trafficking punishable, identifying smugglers at border security is still a challenge. Airports in Kenya and Tanzania have employed dogs to sniff out ivory hidden in transit with a high success rate of 18 busts in four months at the Kenya location.

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