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  • The Edges Matter: Hedgerows Are Bringing Life Back to Farms

    Anne Marshall-Chalmers

    February 14, 2023 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    Planting hedgerows as boundaries between, or around, crops can help farmers manage pests, boost pollination, and improve carbon sequestration in the soil around them.

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  • A class that brings Manhattan prosecutors together with incarcerated men

    Arun Venugopal

    February 14, 2023 |

    Gothamist |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A class at the Manhattan DA Academy brings together assistant district attorneys and people completing their prison sentences in an effort to facilitate meaningful conversations between them.

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  • Free library program increases access to Minnesota state parks

    Abigail Comar

    February 14, 2023 |

    Great Lakes Echo |

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    Response Location: United States, Minnesota

    A partnership between Minnesota’s state parks and libraries in low-income communities is providing free entry passes to the parks to allow those who could not otherwise afford to visit a chance to do so.

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  • Armed Community Groups Are Defending Texas Drag Queens From Christian Fascists

    Candice Bernd

    February 14, 2023 |

    Truthout |

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    Response Location: United States, Texas

    Armed members of Veterans for Equality and other community groups are showing up to protect drag queens from violent protestors at events throughout the state. In addition, several venues that host drag events have begun investing in hiring more professional private security to keep both performers and attendees safe.

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  • Finabar Chocolate

    Anna Lionas

    February 14, 2023 |

    The Food Fix |

    Podcast |

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    Response Location: United States

    Finabar Chocolate is packaged in unique wrapping that is completely biodegradable and can be planted to grow wildflowers, cutting down on waste and help consumers make more sustainably conscious choices. The wildflower mixture, which is noninvasive and not genetically modified, has a 95 percent germination rate.

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  • Nuns' social work schools form church workers for 'justice-based society' in India

    Thomas Scaria

    February 13, 2023 |

    Global Sisters Report |

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    Response Location: India

    The Daughters of the Heart of Mary work to train people within the church, specifically nuns and priests, to become social workers. The group came to India in 1951, and currently teaches about 600 students in both bachelor's and master's courses in social work, as well as counseling and psychology.

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  • Regional Shelter Offers Opportunity for Reclaimed Lives

    Angela Mapes Turner

    February 13, 2023 |

    Fort Wayne Media Collaborative |

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    Response Location: United States, Auburn, Indiana

    Fortify Life takes a holistic approach to addressing homelessness and also provides emergency and long-term stays in a renovated motel for people experiencing homelessness. Long-term guests participate in a micropayment program that teaches them how to budget and become financially self-sufficient. Since 2021, Fortify Life has helped 179 families with emergency or transitional housing.

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  • Could This Mobile, Solar-Powered Livestock Barn Reshape the Corn Belt?

    Twilight Greenaway

    February 13, 2023 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Iowa

    Farmers in Iowa created mobile barns and use a stock cropping method of raising livestock between rows of cash crops on a yearly rotation. This new equipment and growing method reduce water pollution and improve soil health because the animals leave behind just enough nutrients to fertilize the crops the following season.

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  • A Lingít culture and language program for Juneau students is expanding to middle school

    Yvonne Krumrey

    February 13, 2023 |

    KNBA |

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    Response Location: United States, Juneau, Alaska

    Students at Harborview Elementary in Juneau, Alaska, have the Lingít language and culture integrated into their classes through things like singing and dancing. The effort helps them learn about their cultural heritage, clans, and family history.

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  • Vaccination Boosts Efforts to Curb Rift Valley Fever in Rwanda

    John Mugisha

    February 13, 2023 |

    Rwanda Dispatch |

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    Response Location: Rwanda

    An awareness campaign in Rwanda promotes cattle vaccination to prevent Rift Valley Fever transmission. Campaign organizers broadcast messages on TV, radio, and during community events.

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