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10 years after Sandy Hook, Moms Demand Action volunteers are turning activism into political power

Mel Leonor Barclay

December 14, 2022 |

The 19th |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense was founded following the Sandy Hook shooting to advocate for gun safety reforms. Thanks in part to the group's support and training, roughly half of Moms Demand Action volunteers who ran for office in the most recent election cycle won their races, including several who flipped seats previously held by Republicans.

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The South isn't so anti-abortion after all. Kentucky proved it at the polls.

Arwen Donahue, Phoebe Wagoner

December 14, 2022 |

Scalawag |

Illustrations |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Kentucky

Ahead of a vote on a ballot measure that would have ensured that no right to abortion could ever be added to Kentucky's constitution, pro-choice activists connected with voters via protests and door-knocking campaigns. Their efforts focused on registering new voters and exploring the nuances of reproductive health care, and the amendment was successfully defeated by a margin of nearly 5 percentage points.

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Youth organizers rallied their peers to vote in the Georgia Senate runoff, building off high voter turnout in the midterms

Shannon Coan

December 10, 2022 |

The Boston Globe |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Georgia

Ahead of Georgia's runoff election, organizations such as Georgia Youth Justice Coalition and Voters of Tomorrow pushed their outreach with Gen Z voters into high gear through text messages, phone calls, in-person conversations, and campaigns to get early voting centers on college campuses. Their efforts helped members of Gen Z outperform voters ages 25 to 40 in early and absentee voting during the runoff election.

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'We felt accomplished': Dillingham students celebrate name change for local creek

Isabelle Ross

December 07, 2022 |

KDLG |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Dillingham, Alaska

Three students in Dillingham, Alaska launched a campaign to change the name of a local creek that included a slur against Indigenous women. After researching the issue and making presentations to school committees, tribal organizations, and conference attendees, they were successful in helping to get the name changed.

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This Nigerian start-up is dedicated to debunking political misinformation

Adejumo Kabir

December 06, 2022 |

IJNet |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

To combat mis- and disinformation, Nigerian startup FactCheck Elections monitors voting results and verifies claims made during political debates and then distributes vetted information via articles, infographics, visual media, and social media. The organization has published more than 100 fact-checks so far.

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Don't Vote for Just One: Ranked Choice Voting Is Gaining Ground

Matt Vasilogambros

December 02, 2022 |

Stateline |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Alaska

Ranked-choice voting, which allows voters to rank their preference of candidates rather than choosing just one, was rolled out in Alaska this year, and exit polling showed that roughly 85 percent of voters found the system "simple" to use. The voting method has now been adopted in 62 jurisdictions across the U.S.

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A Gen Z-led company tapped TikTok influencers to turn out young voters in midterm elections, creating a “blueprint” for 2024

Nicole Gaudiano

December 01, 2022 |

Business Insider |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

To reach young voters more effectively, a company called Social Currant matched voter advocacy organizations such as NextGen America and Community Change Action with social media creators. The creators' posts about voting and civic engagement reached roughly 13 million people on TikTok and Instagram.

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Media woman behind first accountability reporting initiative in Nigeria

Blessing Udeobasi

November 30, 2022 |

African Women in Media (AWiM) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The Udeme project trains student journalists to track government constituency projects and write investigative reports holding officials accountable when planned projects are stalled or poorly executed. The participants, called U-monitors, also meet with local community members to inform them about the budget process and help them track constituency projects themselves.

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New York City's Public School on an Island

David Kidd

November 28, 2022 |

Governing |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The Harbor School, a public high school located on Governors Island, prepares students to work in maritime fields and exposes them to public service careers such as the Coast Guard. They get the opportunity to do hands-on work in the community, including through a project to study the health of New York Harbor and a program that aims to re-establish the harbor's oyster population.

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For Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia, Facebook becomes a tool for empowerment

Liani MK

November 28, 2022 |

Southeast Asia Globe |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Malaysia

Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia are leveraging Facebook groups to raise awareness around poor working conditions, empower migrant workers to understand their labor rights, and provide a source of community and connection for employees who are often isolated and in need of support.

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