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  • A radical approach to gun crime: paying people not to kill each other

    Jason Motlagh

    June 09, 2016 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

    Richmond, California’s Office of Neighborhood Safety uses controversial monthly cash stipends among the incentives it gives to young men it’s trying to steer away from street violence. While the program's first years were associated with steep drops in shootings and homicides, critics question whether ONS deserves the credit and whether it can be replicated in other cities. A deep look at how it works finds evidence that it does make a positive difference while operating in a complex arena of advances and setbacks.

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  • Welcome to Welfare Utopia

    Alana Semuels

    May 31, 2016 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Salem, Oregon

    States deal with poverty and employment differently, depending on their state legislature and, historically, their racial composition. Oregon is a predominantly white state with some of the most generous welfare and employment programs available in the union. Giving states the option of flexibility with their anti-poverty programs can cause some to reduce their safety nets, but Oregon serves as a model for bipartisan cooperation on generous welfare and employment reforms.

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  • What Would Happen If We Just Gave People Money?

    Andrew Flowers

    April 25, 2016 |

    FiveThirtyEight |

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    Response Location: Switzerland, Zurich

    More and more economists and financiers are supporting the idea of a government-supported basic income check for everyone, regardless of financial status.

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  • MATC program helps children of incarcerated parents graduate

    Gina Barton

    April 04, 2016 |

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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    Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    The Right Path program aims to help break the cycle of poverty and criminality. It covers tuition and course materials for students as well as providing stipends.

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  • Radical idea to help freed slaves: Just give them cash

    Michael Holtz

    January 11, 2016 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Thailand, Samut Sakhon, Chang Wat Samut Sakhon

    In Thailand, the Issara Institute gives freed workers money, instead of services, and a chance to make their own choices. The system disavows paternalistic programs that tie strings to aid.

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  • A New Way to Improve College Enrollment

    David L. Kirp

    November 14, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    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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  • 'Housing First' Is Helping Female Vets Stabilize

    Léa Bouchoucha

    November 11, 2015 |

    Women's eNews |

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    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    The VA has shifted its approach to ending homelessness among veterans. Now, a place to live--more than drug treatment or mental health counseling--is considered the starting point for helping a soldier who is struggling to cope with life after discharge.

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  • Participants Claim This Program Boosts Them out of Poverty. Should Other Cities Implement It?

    Chris Peak

    October 09, 2015 |

    NationSwell |

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    Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

    Family Rewards is a three-year program in Memphis, which aims to stop inter-generational poverty cycles. The program gives low income families funds that are conditional on bettering the next generation.

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  • For Students With a Mission, a Little Capital Goes a Long Way

    Tina Rosenberg

    September 11, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    At a time when university students lack opportunities and financial help to test their innovative business ideas, the Resolution Project supports higher education students who have ideas for socially responsible businesses and charities. Resolution offers small awards to start businesses as well as mentor opportunities that enable networking and business collaboration with experts.

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  • 7 hopeful climate stories from around the world

    Jonah Busch

    April 20, 2015 |

    Center for Global Development |

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    Response Location: India

    Evidence continues to build that humans are contributing to a climate change issue that is nothing but bad news for the planet. Hopeful stories from seven countries, including India, Indonesia, and China, show that efforts to combat climate change might finally be working.

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