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  • In Australia, drought dried up farm jobs — so government became the employer

    December 24, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Australia, Victoria

    As climate change has led to more frequent droughts and volatile weather in Australia, climate-dependent jobs like farming are increasingly imperiled. In response, the Australian state government of Victoria launched its Drought Employment Program, which puts underemployed farm workers back to work on environmental or cultural projects of high priority for the community. These projects, like land regeneration, also help farm workers develop new skills.

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  • Why Big Tech's congressman is betting on Iowa

    December 19, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Jefferson, Iowa

    An interesting advocate for spreading tech jobs into small towns comes in the form of Silicon Valley’s congressman. Representative Ro Khanna hopes that investing in small towns will stimulate local economies as well as mitigate some problems relating to overcrowding and sky-high rent in the San Francisco area. Buy-in from tech companies, local residents, and perhaps Congress will help push investment in areas like Jefferson, Iowa even further.

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  • Can Detroit rise from decades of decline?

    December 17, 2018 |

    NBC News |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Community members, city officials, and local organizations work together to address the complex factors behind Detroit's recession. While land developers work to demolish and rebuild abandoned properties, the city looks for ways to balance gentrification of the downtown area with the need for urban growth and revitalization in other neighborhoods.

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  • Struggling Ohio cities searching for ways to reinvent themselves

    December 16, 2018 |

    The Columbus Dispatch |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Cities across Ohio implement creative solutions to bring businesses, young adults, and a successful economy to their communities. From flying officials out to see what's working in other cities to boosting awareness for local job listings and employment opportunities, cities like Mansfield and Marion find their place on the map.

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  • Rising above the ravages of war

    December 16, 2018 |

    Philippine Daily Inquirer |

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    Response Location: Philippines, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur

    Social enterprises are helping victims of violence in the Philippines. The programs are providing new skills and creating livelihoods while keeping old traditions alive. The enterprises are an attempt to create a pathway to financial stability and prevent violent extremism in the region.

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  • How Funding Black Businesses Can Help Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap

    December 14, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    An Oakland nonprofit incubator, The Runway Project, addresses racial and economic injustices in entrepreneurship by offering flexible loans for people of color and low-income individuals looking to start a business. Borrowers benefit from flexible loan terms and qualifications, both of which are usually barriers to entry for people of color in the business world.

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  • From a new bird to a new community reserve: India's tribe sets example

    December 13, 2018 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: India, Singchung Village, Arunachal Pradesh

    A new species of bird discovered in the small village of Singchung, India has been named after the Indigenous people who own that land — the bird is called Bugun liocichla, named after the Bugun people. Not only did this put the village in the international spotlight, it also brought tourism that helped them develop an ecotourism business. Now the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is in charge of the community reserve which is now the most effectively patrolled area under the sanctuary's purview.

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  • A better way to investigate rape

    December 09, 2018 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, West Valley City, Utah

    In West Valley City, Utah, the police department has transformed how they handle sex crimes. Department reforms include mandatory training on trauma, required testing of all rape kits, and the development of a set of guidelines to use when questioning victims – all of which shifting their focus towards justice and healing. The reforms have led to sharp increases in cases prosecuted and convicted and even changes in legislation statewide.

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  • In Britain, a Team Effort to Help Local News Survive

    December 09, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: England

    A percentage of the licensing fee paid by British television watchers to BBC is now being earmarked to support the salaries of reporters. In order to receive funding, newsrooms must assign staff paid by these funds to a local beat.

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  • How Atlanta Is Turning Ex-Cons Into Urban Farmers

    December 06, 2018 |

    Politico |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    An entrepreneur and activist in Atlanta, GA runs an urban farm and employs former prisoners in an attempt to tackle Georgia's incarceration and recidivism problems. The program, called Gangstas to Growers, employs folks regardless of previous experience and aims to keep up with the rapidly gentrifying community.

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