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  • San Francisco Is Changing Face of AIDS Treatment

    Donald G. McNeil Jr.

    October 05, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    The H.I.V. infection rate in San Francisco dropped drastically after the city increased testing and created programs like Rapid, which immediately offer public health insurance, antiretroviral drugs, and personal counselors for people with AIDS.

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  • A Haircut with a Side of Harry Potter: How can we get more boys to read for fun? For one New York-based organization, the answer begins in the barbershop.

    Ruben Brosbe

    September 17, 2015 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Low graduation and literacy rates persist among Black males in New York City. Barbershop Books - a charity that distributes books to Black-owned barbershops - leverages the power of subliminal association: by bringing literature to predominantly Black male spaces, Black masculinity becomes literature friendly.

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  • Drugs and Abusive Father Drove Her Into Military Life

    Léa Bouchoucha

    August 31, 2015 |

    Women's eNews |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    At least 25 percent of female veterans were sexually abused in childhood, making it more difficult to reenter civilian life. Volunteers of America runs a holistic housing program for homeless veterans in the U.S.

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  • Getting to Zero': Are We Close to a Cure for AIDS?

    Rob Waters

    August 17, 2015 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    For decades, AIDS has taken the lives of millions of people and infected millions more worldwide. The key to reducing the effect of AIDS, and even potentially curing it, involves treating patients as early as possible after being diagnosed with HIV, before the disease damages organs. San Francisco General Hospital developed the RAPID program for this purpose, with the goal of “Getting to Zero” the number of new infections and deaths.

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  • Virtual Assistant: a 3-D avatar, the best classmate for deaf students

    Yanivis Izaguirre

    June 20, 2015 |

    The Irish Times |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Honduras

    In Honduras, tens of thousands of people have hearing disabilities. The National Autonomous University of Honduras has developed software that converts spoken language into an avatar on the computer who signs for the hearing impaired. Teachers in classrooms can teach hearing impaired students with this new software.

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  • Take This Apartment and Call Me in the Morning

    Amanda Aronczyk

    June 04, 2014 |

    WNYC |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Permanent supportive housing in New York City provides more than housing for people experiencing homelessness. Those living in housing at the Brook have access to social workers, a doctor, building security, and an event planner.

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  • Education in Indian Country: Obstacles and Opportunity

    Lesli A. Maxwell Megan Garner Swikar Patel

    December 04, 2013 |

    Education Week |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oglala, South Dakota

    Native American student graduation rates are much lower than that of any other demographic. The Red Cloud school teaches students on a reservation in South Dakota about the Lakota history to empower the kids and encourage resilience.

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  • The Hospital Is No Place for the Elderly

    Jonathan Rauch

    December 01, 2013 |

    The Atlantic |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

    As the elderly become more likely to have multiple chronic conditions and experience a gradual decline in health towards the end of their lives, a health care approach that centers hospitalization and intensive care might be ineffective and inefficient. Sutter's Advanced Illness Management program (AIM) is using a new, home-based approach to keep down costs and increase quality of life.

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  • Battling Booze in Alice Springs

    James Fletcher

    October 17, 2013 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Australia, Alice Springs

    The Aboriginal community in Australia is 31 times more likely than other Australians to die of alcohol-related causes. Could a "tough love" approach stressing accountability and making rehab mandatory work? Or is further restricting access to alcohol for everyone a better approach?

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  • You've Tracked Down Hundreds Of Accessible Playgrounds. Help Us Find More!

    Matt Stiles

    September 11, 2013 |

    NPR |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Playgrounds that are accessible for children with special needs can be difficult to find. NPR launched a national crowd-sourced guide called Playgrounds for Everyone, which invited individuals to add playgrounds that are accessible. After the launch, nearly 400 playgrounds have been added to the already 1200 playgrounds on the map that will help families find public places for their children to play.

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