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Rising above the ravages of war

Mark Anthony D. Toldo

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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Struggling Ohio cities searching for ways to reinvent themselves

Mark Ferenchik, Mark Williams

December 16, 2018 |

The Columbus Dispatch |

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800-1500 Words

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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How Funding Black Businesses Can Help Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap

Liz Brazile

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

Shreya Dasgupta

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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In Britain, a Team Effort to Help Local News Survive

Amie Tsang

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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A better way to investigate rape

MaryJo Webster, Jennifer Bjorhus, Brandon Stahl

December 09, 2018 |

Minnesota Star Tribune |

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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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How Atlanta Is Turning Ex-Cons Into Urban Farmers

Max Blau

December 06, 2018 |

Politico |

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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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Remote work may bring some MT workers big-city wages.

Eric Dietrich

December 06, 2018 |

Montana Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

Workers across Montana look to remote work to bring them higher wages without having to move to a large city. While the far reach of the Internet brings more economic opportunity for techies in rural Montana and other small towns, telecommuters note that remote work can be challenging. Officials in the state are working to make this type of career more easily accessible and better paying.

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Keeping It Local

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

November 29, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, a program based on a similar initiative in Cleveland is on its way to success. PAGE (Philadelphia Anchors for Growth & Equity) will direct spending from large institutions locally. Specifically, it will work with anchor institutions like the universities in town and fill gaps, like building a laundry facility that will create jobs and fill the need by places like Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine. Job creation is what will keep this organization and the city of Philadelphia going.

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A tale of two economies: Mercer, Monroe counties' success and struggle offer lessons for Ohio

John Caniglia , David Knox

November 05, 2018 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Celina, Ohio

In Mercer County, Ohio, the economy is thriving - unlike other counties in the state that have been decimated by a loss of manufacturing jobs. So what is Mercer County doing differently? Aided by its location off a highway, the County has invested in its workforce and used forward-thinking leadership to establish itself as a leader in the manufacturing industry.

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