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  • How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Thanksgiving

    November 20, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The difficult Conversations Lab at Columbia University studies conversations between people with opposing political views. The researchers found that if both parties on opposing sides of an issue read a complex article before talking, they are sometimes more likely to be open to their partner's views.

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  • 'Rhino Coin': Can a Cryptocurrency Help Save Africa's Rhinoceroses?

    November 20, 2018 |

    Yale Environment 360 |

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    Response Location: South Africa, Johannesburg

    Some South African ranchers who raise rhinos legally are advocating for a block-chain currency "Rhino Coin." They argue that secure stockpiles of rhino horn could generate much needed funding for wild populations. But the plan is fiercely opposed by many conservation groups, and its success depends on whether or not a global ban on trading horn ends.

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  • How local food pantries, meal programs fight food insecurity

    November 20, 2018 |

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

    Multi-Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Seymour, Wisconsin

    Organizations across Wisconsin work in tandem to combat widespread hunger using a combination of fundraising, nonprofit supply, and low cost food delivery services. While organizations use different methods to accomplish their mission, they all work together to lower the rate of hunger in Wisconsin.

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  • Barbershop Confessions

    November 20, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    The Confess Project trains barbershop workers in black communities about creating pathways to talk about mental health and recognize and respond to signs of a mental health crisis. This training expands mental health services—especially culturally competent services—and parlays what is often a close, trusting relationship to raise awareness and provide an effective intervention.

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  • The Gym Fighting Drug and Alcohol Addiction with Exercise

    November 20, 2018 |

    Outside |

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    Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

    A Phoenix gym uses CrossFit classes as an effective way to keep people in subustance use disorder recovery. The class provides non-judgmental support, community, and exercise all of which can have a beneficial effect reversing the impact of substance use on the brain.

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  • The city turning streets into gardens

    November 20, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: France, Paris

    As Paris invests in public parks, local residents have been granted more than 3,000 permits to grow street gardens. The greenery is adding life to one of Europe’s most densely populated cities while fostering civic engagement and pride.

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  • Detroit homeless court changes lives for its defendants

    November 20, 2018 |

    Model D |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Street Outreach Court Detroit is a collaboration between the courts and service providers to waive legal and financial obligations post-conviction if a person makes a commitment to an individualized action plan. These plans can include steps such as substance misuse treatment, enrolling in a workforce readiness program, and accessing housing subsidies.

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  • What went wrong with New Orleans transit?

    November 20, 2018 |

    Politico |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans

    After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' public transportation system had to be rebuilt, but poor planning and the nature of transportation investments means that the new transit system still doesn't work for those who need transit to access jobs and opportunity. The story of New Orleans is one that other cities can learn from to ensure they plan for transportation systems work for everyone.

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  • Nonprofit helps kids impacted by homicide

    November 19, 2018 |

    KSHB-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    A Kansas City non-profit called Healing Pathway Victim Service Agency aids children, or the "smallest co-victims" as they call them, of crimes and homicides through case management, education, victim advocacy and trauma-informed mentorship for kids. The organization acts as a one-stop shop for families, offering connection to mental health resources, advice on navigating the courts, and assistance with victim compensation.

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  • Denver city councilman, state lawmaker revive plans for safe injection site, in spite of federal law

    November 19, 2018 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Denver lawmakers and activists are working to curb drug addiction and prevent overdose deaths with legislation and services. Despite federal illegality, local legislators want to legalize safe injection sites in the state. In the meantime, the Harm Reduction Action Center is a needle exchange group which has saved nearly 1,000 lives with naloxone.

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