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Where Does Moral Courage Come From?

David Bornstein

December 18, 2014 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: India, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh

An Indian activist, Satyarthi, is trying to undermine the hard-pressed Indian caste system by speaking out in little ways that are publicly broadcasted in order to find more supporters.

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How Conservative, Tough-On-Crime Utah Reined In Police Militarization

Evan McMorris-Santoro

September 01, 2014 |

Buzzfeed |

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Response Location: United States, Utah

The militarization of police forces in cases such as Ferguson, Missouri’s riots has led the state of Utah to question what can be done to prevent such an overuse of force from happening. Utah expanded upon a law passed by Democratic legislature in Maryland, which Utah’s ACLU reworked with some libertarians, to require the police to provide data about SWAT team usage. Utah’s success demonstrates that demilitarization bills passed with bipartisan support are not impossible.

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Camden Turns Around With New Police Force

Kate Zernike

August 31, 2014 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

Since moving to a county-run police department, Camden, N.J., historically one of the nation’s poorest and most dangerous cities, has altered its culture to overcome years of mistrust by developing a personal relationship with and empowering the local community.

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The Questions We Share

David Bornstein

August 07, 2014 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Evanston, Illinois

Is there a way to frame conversations so that people actually listen to one another? Ask Big Questions fosters large group questions and discussions about social problems on university campuses to inspire young people.

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How Cincinnati Revitalized Police-Community Relations

John Hockenberry

June 25, 2014 |

The Takeaway |

Podcast |

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Response Location: United States, Cincinnati, Ohio

After a policeman shot and killed a teenage African American, a community in Cincinnati blamed law enforcement for racial profiling and riots expanded throughout the city. With the help of the Department of Justice as a mediator, Cincinnati made policy changes. The city now has an African American Police Association that brings police officers in communication with representatives of communities.

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Improving Economic Diversity at the Better Colleges

Peg Tyre

February 05, 2014 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Students with low-income that attend public schools can find themselves locked in a system that prevents them from getting into the best colleges, from being unable to afford tuition, to not having the ambition, to not knowing a school that would welcome them. Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA targets high-performing low-income students. The college provides outreach to high school students in poor communities, financial aid to low-income families, summer workshops, and on-site advising and academic support.

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The Fayetteville Observer's search for crime solutions takes us to Memphis

Greg Barnes

January 26, 2014 |

Fayetteville Observer |

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Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

In Memphis, “school officials, politicians, business leaders, preachers, nonprofit organizations and everyday residents” came together to fight crime in a strategy known as Collective Impact. Could this approach help other cities like Fayetteville fight crime?

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Syrian teachers find solace in Turkish classrooms

Stephanie Capper

October 20, 2013 |

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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Response Location: Turkey, Kilis

Instead of outsourcing workers the International Blue Crescent relief agency, and Jordan's al-Zaatari cams, is employing Syrian refugees as teachers, doctors, and nurses. The aim is to create a self-sustainable refugee population. Leaders say it also gives Syrian refugees a renewed sense of hope and meaning “For those who are working in the camps or in (the IBC's) projects, they feel very good because they are guiding their community."

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In Paris's Banlieues, New Recipe for Success Is Local

Liz Alderman

May 14, 2013 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: France, Paris

The impoverished communities in Paris had high unemployment for adults and youth. The French government has offered financial incentives to hire people from the banlieues. Talents de Cités, a governmental program, offers cash prizes to young entrepreneurs.

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A Better Way to Talk About Faith

David Bornstein

June 12, 2012 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) brings together college students from different faiths so that they develop respect and appreciation for each other and different traditions. IFYC also cultivates interfaith leaders and organizes campus-based campaigns called Better Together. Some students have received push back from their faith communities, but students and faculty have reported the campaigns for interfaith engagement leads to positive outcomes of increasing tolerance on campuses. The organization has trained students who have run campaigns on 106 campuses.

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