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Gen Z is influencing the abortion debate — from TikTok

Janay Kingsberry

June 28, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States

Gen Z activists such as Olivia Julianna and Savannah Craven are using TikTok to spark discussions about abortion, driving conversations with short video snippets ranging from music videos to educational explainers about various political topics. Each creator has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and their content has attracted attention and offers of collaboration from significant political players such as Gen Z for Change and Candace Owens.

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In Cameroon, Poor People With Severe Albinism-related Skin Disorders Get Free Treatment

Violet Ikong

June 28, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Cameroon, Bertoua

Albicare for Cameroon works to fight cancer and provide palliative care to cancer patients and their families. The organization offers free skin cancer treatment, and operations, as well as educational services and consultations to those with albinism. Since its launch in 2020, Albicare has reached about 300 people living with albinism and performed 30 skin cancer operations.

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I Drank Recycled Sewage To Get A Taste Of SoCal's Water Future

Erin Stone

June 27, 2022 |

LAist |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Groundwater Replenishment System recycles over 100 million gallons of wastewater a day. Once processed, this water, which is flushed down toilets and drains, is safe to drink and can help address California’s water shortage.

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The Indigenous Food Cafés Transforming Local Cuisine

Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

June 27, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: India, Khweng, Meghalaya

After the North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society documented hundreds of edible, wild plants in an Indian state, they worked with food stall owners to incorporate these Indigenous ingredients into their menu. Some opened cafés, which allowed them to connect with farmers and foragers and reduce their carbon footprint by sourcing greens locally. These cafés highlight underutilized plant species and create a community in their villages.

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To Cut Ocean Plastic Pollution, Aquaculture Turns to Renewable Gear

Meg Wilcox

June 27, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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Response Location: United States, Freeport, Maine

Ocean Farms Supply makes and sells oyster harvest bags out of biodegradable materials, rather than plastic, to help cut down pollution. The company sells the bags locally but has also distributed them to other regions like Mexico, California, and Florida, so far replacing the use of 14 linear miles of the previously used polypropylene mesh.

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How One Nigerian State Overcame Vaccine Hesitancy and Eradicated Polio

Ogar Monday

June 24, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Cross River

Across Cross River, the government is partnering with traditional leaders, both chiefs and Muslim clerics, to build communication, trust, and acceptance of its polio vaccine program in local communities. The strategy has contributed to the fact that 900,000 children have received both sets of the vaccine and the state remains polio free.

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Low-cost sensors are helping communities find gaps in air quality data

Diana Kruzman

June 24, 2022 |

Grist |

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Response Location: United States, Belmont County, Ohio

A group of Belmont County residents, supported by universities and nonprofits, installed portable air sensors that test for pollution using laser beams and measure the local air quality near fracking sites. The sensors help residents understand when the air quality was unsafe and showed gaps in county monitoring data.

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Choosing Who We Work With

Chris Rudisill

June 24, 2022 |

QNotes Carolinas |

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Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

Zaddy Solutions is a staffing firm promoting diversity and inclusion by focus specifically on the LGBTQ community. The firm provides mentorship, education, and guidance.

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Here to Stay: How Spain's migrants self-organized to fight for their rights

Majo Siscar Banyuls, Laura Herrero Garvín

June 23, 2022 |

The GroundTruth Project |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Spain

Mujeres Migrantes Diversas was founded by women working in domestic service and caregiving jobs and provides mutual support networks and services to migrant women in informal sectors. They provide food assistance, help finding safe shelter, workshops on gender and labor rights, Catalan language classes, and support with immigration procedures among other support services.

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This State Will Hire You—No College Degree Required

Elaine S. Povich

June 23, 2022 |

Stateline |

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Response Location: United States, Maryland

Maryland has lifted college degree requirements for government positions. The move comes after a labor shortage that has left many positions unfulfilled. The move will open up the roles to qualified applicants who have the experience and knowledge necessary but do not have degrees.

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