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As pandemic spreads, nonprofit is on a mission to clear out Twin Cities jails, one bail bond at a time

Andy Mannix

March 27, 2020 |

Minnesota Star Tribune |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Minnesota Freedom Fund has ramped up its spending to pay bail for people with low-level charges. The COVID-19 threat has added urgency to this increasingly popular response to the cash bail system. With jails and prisons posing a great threat to inmates during a pandemic, there have been increased calls to release non-violent inmates to slow the spread and protect those experiencing incarceration.

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Portland chefs team up to feed nearly 500 homeless people daily at new county shelters

Michael Russell

March 27, 2020 |

Oregon Live |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

A growing countywide effort in Oregon is serving as somewhat of a lifeline for restaurants threatened by coronavirus closures. Businesses are keeping on or rehiring some of their employees to make food for individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Précarité et confinement : à Nantes, l'accès à l'aide alimentaire s'organise

Antony Torzec

March 27, 2020 |

Médiacités |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Nantes

Pour répondre à l’urgence sociale pendant la pandémie du Coronavirus, les Restos du cœur de Loire-Atlantique ont ouvert, pour la première fois de leur existence, un centre de distribution alimentaire au sein du siège social départemental.

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Les Amap, îlots de lien social dans l'océan du confinement

Justine Guitton-Boussion, Jéromine Derigny

March 27, 2020 |

Reporterre |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: France, Bagnolet, Seine-Saint-Denis

Alors que le travail n'a pas considérablement changé pendant la pandémie pour les petits producteurs, les associations pour le maintien d’une agriculture paysanne (Amap) ont dû adapter leur système de distribution. Au delà des mesures d'hygiènes mises en place pour protéger les adhérents, les associations doivent négocier les changements de réglements annoncés par gouvernement.

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Zoom Shabbat, drive-through confessional: Faith during coronavirus

Harry Bruinius

March 27, 2020 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Many religious institutions have to come up with creative ways to "congregate" amidst the coronavirus breakout and strict quarantine restrictions around the country. From drive-through confession to virtual Shabbat, congregations find a way to practice their faith, despite questions about the morality of practicing without an in-person community.

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How South Korea flattened the curve

Jean H. Lee

March 27, 2020 |

Prospect |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea

The South Korean mantra "bbali-bbali" or "fast, fast" helps to describe the country's response to the coronavirus. The government quickly enacted technology and disinfectant methods to address the public health threat.

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Coronavirus in Illinois: Small Clinics Struggle To Stay Open While Keeping Medical Staff Safe

Dorothy Tucker

March 27, 2020 |

WBBM-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

For smaller clinics in the midwest, taking extra precautions against COVID19 while still serving patients has led to creative solutions. For the Midwest Express Clinics, they’re keeping certain locations open for COVID19 patients, while directing others to different locations. For staff, they’re taking extra precautions with drive-up testing and additional personal protective equipment.

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Photos: The Contradictory Flaw In The City's Underwhelming Open Streets Plan

Ben Yakas

March 27, 2020 |

Gothamist |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In an effort to prevent overcrowding in public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City has closed a few streets in four out of five boroughs. This density reduction plan, though, doesn’t seem to be getting put to use, and some say is just wasting city resources having police stationed at these closed streets.

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When the State Shifted to E-learning, This Rural School Superintendent Shifted to the Copy Machine

Jodi S. Cohen

March 27, 2020 |

ProPublica |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Campbell Hill, Illinois

Illinois’ rural Trico school district didn’t have access to remote learning technology, so they turned to paper. With closure as the response to COVID-19, teachers and administrators had to find ways to cope in a region that is lacking reliable internet connections. Teachers prepared and distributed weeks of schoolwork, with the goal of keeping students engaged but not stressing out parents at home.

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‘We're Doing What We Can': How a Makeshift Network Is Filling in the Gaps with Medical Supplies

Emma Coleman

March 27, 2020 |

Route Fifty |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

To address a shortage of personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, community members have begun to take on the task of producing face masks for medical professionals. From sewing masks to creating face shields with a 3D printer at a local library, communities are organizing and organizations are partnering to, at least temporarily, solve the problem.

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