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  • A New Way to Improve College Enrollment

    November 14, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Long Beach, California

    A unique educational collaboration in Long Beach, Calif., raises college admissions and graduation rates for underprivileged students by connecting high schools with community colleges. The process starts by awarding high school graduates with a tuitition-free year at any Long Beach City College, as well as admission into California State University - Long Beach, if they meet the minimum requirements.

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  • We Don't Need to Wait on Congress to Fight Homelessness

    November 12, 2015 |

    The Nation (New York) |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Jersey

    Far too many Americans are homeless, and with congress dragging their feet in implementing funds, it is up to individual places to set up programs to help provide housing. Counties in New Jersey have enacted legislation to fund housing and other services, but in other areas the fight is still on to pass legislation.

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  • Boston Nonprofit Sees Legal Services As Key To Curbing Veteran Homelessness

    November 11, 2015 |

    WBUR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Boston-based Veterans Legal Services (VLS) is the only organization of its kind in the state. The nonprofit helps veterans access benefits and navigate civil court proceedings. Its clients are specifically low-income and homeless veterans, all of whom struggle financially.

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  • Helping refugees with one part of American life — the pharmacy

    November 04, 2015 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

    At an Ohio supermarket, refugees get a surprising crash course on everything about pharmacies from the system of refills and dosages to how to open those child-proof bottles. With other offerings such as a class field trip so that the skills can be practiced, the goal of the course is to increase confidence and reduce barriers to obtaining care.

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  • Housing deals boost Midtown's revival in Detroit

    November 01, 2015 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Five years ago, Detroit created a program called Live Midtown to encourage business growth and homeownership in the area. The aim of bringing more people to live in the neighborhood has been exceedingly successful, and data shows a racially and economically diverse group of people have moved to Midtown. The funders of housing incentives now need to decide whether they will continue to fund the program.

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  • Long-Acting Contraception Makes Teen Pregnancy Rates Plummet. So Why Are Some Women Still Skeptical?

    October 28, 2015 |

    The Nation (New York) |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

    Historically, decisions to make birth-control methods affordable to low-income women have ignored women's reproductive rights and discriminated against minorities. A counseling model that explicitly focuses on a woman’s preferences could be used to overcome latent bias.

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  • Instead of Jail, Court Fines Cut to Fit the Wallet

    October 09, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In the U.S., arrests for the inability to pay fines increase incarceration rates and discriminate against the poor. Many countries make fines proportional to an offender's ability to pay, lowering recidivism and saving the government money.

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  • Write a House

    October 07, 2015 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    An organization in Detroit is piloting free housing for writers in exchange for staying in the city for three years and revitalizing the community. The program was started through a robust crowdfunding campaign and then later from foundation grants and more crowdfunding. It is transforming foreclosed homes in the NoHam neighborhood and offers community growth, through “neighborhoods and culture.”

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  • Reshaping the Rust Belt through immigrant talent

    October 05, 2015 |

    FreshWater Cleveland |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Cities along the USA's rust belt, such as Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit, have been encouraging immigrants to settle in their cities through various organization as a way to combat their population decline. The influx of immigrants not only increases the population, but spurs innovation, new businesses, and the creation of new jobs.

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  • One in Three: Breaking Brazil's domestic violence cycle

    October 04, 2015 |

    Al Jazeera |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Brazil, Pernambuco

    Brazil's Straw Hat project helps women affected by domestic violence leave abusive situations and enter the economy, creating a path to self-sustainability.

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