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  • The long struggle over taxing the rich

    New bills passed by the state governments in Washington and Massachusetts are starting to make the states’ tax systems more equitable by increasing taxes on the wealthiest residents.

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  • How housing authorities can spur development for those in need

    Local housing authorities like The Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority works to address the affordable housing shortage by forming community partnerships to develop housing solutions. Since 2016, the Housing Authority has built three new multifamily housing developments and rehabilitated two more.

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  • How Cleveland levels the playing field for tenants facing eviction

    Legal aid programs like The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland provide legal counsel to people who can’t afford it, particularly in housing cases between landlords and tenants. The Legal Aid Society’s Right to Counsel Cleveland (RTCC) provides counsel to low-income residents facing eviction with a child in the household. RTCC launched in July 2020 and by 2022 16% of tenants facing eviction had court representation.

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  • In Pa., climate change stresses old infrastructure. Stormwater fees are seen as a way to help limit flooding, pollution

    Stormwater fees, which are based on property runoff, are funding infrastructure upgrades and green spaces to absorb rainwater, reduce damage from flooding and improve water quality. Several municipalities have seen reduced flood damage and increased water quality after implementing stormwater fees, and have even hosted community events to educate residents on how the fees are used to make improvements.

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  • Urban Farming in Copenhagen Grows Relationships in the City

    ØsterGro is an urban farm that uses community-supported agriculture, connecting residents with locally-grown produce throughout the growing season. The farm has a group of 40 members who pay in advance for produce. ØsterGro also hosts workshops about food production and small-scale farming and offers volunteer opportunities to connect locals with the farm and build community.

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  • How this youth group redefined voter engagement in Adamawa

    The nonprofit YIAGA Africa is increasing voter participation in general elections by providing grants to youth across Nigera looking to launch their own voter engagement projects. The grant recipients help people register to vote, run awareness campaigns, and work with local organizations.

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  • Partnerships, not parachutes: How Indigenous knowledge and citizen science can enhance climate research

    To fill gaps in climate data, some researchers are using a collaborative tactic known as “ethical space” to solicit and include Indigenous knowledge about climate change. Often, this results in improved conservation outcomes.

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  • A zest to nurture readers that have birthed triple solutions

    Readers’ Pouch is a WhatsApp group designed to encourage adults to read with monthly book challenges and assessments. The group also does outreach in correctional facilities and donates books to ensure inmates have access to library materials.

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  • Marvin Hayes Is Spreading ‘Compost Fever' in Baltimore. He Thinks it Might Save the City.

    The grassroots Baltimore Compost Collective is pushing to end the city’s reliance on waste-to-energy incineration and combat climate change by teaching locals the importance of composting, and how it can improve the polluted urban soil to help them grow food.

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  • Human-Wildlife Conflict Is Rising. "Wildlife Damage Management" Could Help

    The practice of Wildlife Damage Management uses cost-effective, non-lethal methods to mitigate human-animal conflict and prevent harm for both parties. Experts trained in the method use tactics like fencing, bug repellent, or traps.

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