Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 2469 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • Portugal, drugs and decriminalisation

    June 18, 2019 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Portugal

    In 2001, facing a 20-year opioid epidemic, Portugal decriminalized all personal drug use, meaning people carrying drugs for personal use could no longer face prosecution or jail. The approach, met with public support, offered people access to services like safe injection sites and counseling and showed demonstrable success in declining opioid related deaths, the spread of infectious diseases, and drug use all together. As the rest of the world faces a similar crisis, Portugal could be a model response.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Sexual assault cases in NC plagued by long lags after arrests made

    June 17, 2019 |

    Carolina Public Press |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, North Carolina

    In North Carolina, rape cases often sit in the system for an average of close to three years. The system that’s intended to provide justice, protection, and due process for plaintiffs and defendants, has been deeply affected by a lack of funding, delays in evidence testing, and an overwhelmed court system. Moving forward, key actors in the system are hoping for increased funding and capacity to make the process more survivor-focused and expedited for everyone involved.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • As Massachusetts looks to boost electric vehicle adoption, Norway offers a model

    June 17, 2019 |

    Energy News Network |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Norway, Oslo

    Financial incentives in Norway have contributed in a huge switch to electric vehicles. By eliminating certain taxes and tolls, drivers of electric vehicles reap financial benefits. Improved infrastructure in recent years has contributed to the widespread adoption, as well. Massachusetts is looking to Norway’s success as it tries to implement its own financial and environmental incentives.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Father's Day bailout: 10 Philly dads get to spend the holiday with their kids

    June 14, 2019 |

    Billy Penn |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Leading up to Father’s Day, Philadelphia criminal justice organization Frontline Dads raised money to bail out fathers. Inspired by the annual Mother’s Day bailouts that happen around the country, Frontline Dad aims to not just free father’s, but raise awareness about the issue of cash bail as well. Beyond bailing out fathers, participants will also have access to services like haircuts, counseling, and job placement assistance.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • How Agile working can solve tough challenges

    June 14, 2019 |

    Apolitical |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Chile

    To solve its country's toughest problems, the government of Chile, and its Government Lab, applies a problem-solving framework called Agile working. The methodology, which the Lab applies to 70% of its projects, involves an iterative approach to problems.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • A new generation of leaders understands that individual actions won't fix our environmental problems

    June 13, 2019 |

    Ensia |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    The rollout of the Green New Deal signals a changing culture and mindset toward climate change. While many past responses have been on the individual level – not using plastic straws or carrying reusable bags when going to the store – there is a growing call for and understanding of structural changes across the designed systems that are currently harming the environment.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Paving, rumble strip installation underway at site of fatal May 5 crash

    June 12, 2019 |

    Richland Source |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Shelby, Ohio

    A rural intersection in Shelby, Ohio has received a safety makeover: new paving and rumble strips. The intersection was the site of a fatal car accident in May 2019 and Josh Boggs – a father who lost family members in the accident – took it upon himself to demand action. By contacting the county’s commissioner, engineer, and a state representative, he hopes this will be the first of many intersections receiving added safety measures.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Reducing Poverty—Together

    June 11, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Waterloo, Ontario

    Canada has used a comprehensive approach to lift more than 200,000 families out of poverty in a span of seven years. While the approach has had obvious success, scaling it to other countries presents its own challenges, although some in the United States are ready to give the initiatives a try.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Blight is eating American cities. Here's how Mobile, Alabama, stopped it

    June 10, 2019 |

    FastCompany |

    Text |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mobile, Alabama

    While the entire nation struggles to combat blight and rundown housing, the city of Mobile, Alabama put together a task force and managed to slow the spread of blight in the town and even change the state constitution. Now, the city is able to purchase blighted houses, make necessary repairs, and combat racial inequality while doing it.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • 'Come and See Me—My Grave Is Open': Finding Life After Deportation in Nogales, Sonora

    June 10, 2019 |

    Pacific Standard |

    Text |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Mexico, Nogales

    For many people who were deported to Mexico after decades living in the United States, the city of Nogales provides a renewed sense of community. The city is home to the Centro de Sueños rehabilitation center, or Dream Center, a place where many Mexican individuals deported by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement find shelter, food, support, jobs, and new families. Built by a preacher from Phoenix, the Dream Center gives participants a renewed sense of hope.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Go to All Solutions in Focus