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States add early voting, and women could benefit — but it's complicated

Barbara Rodriguez

June 16, 2022 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States

Legislation passed across many states allows early in person voting, which reduces wait times and makes voting more accessible for hourly workers and caregivers, many of whom are women.

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Will Climate Change Help Hybrid Grapes Take Root in the US Wine Industry?

Julia Fine

June 16, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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Response Location: United States, Hudson Valley, New York

To combat extreme weather, pests, and disease brought on by climate change, the Heritage Grape Project produces wines that aim to conserve and promote hybrid grapes, which are becoming a beneficial option to help local viticulturists grow grapes in an ecologically and economically sound manner.

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El cálculo imposible de las ollas comunes: ¿cómo repartir cuatro pescados entre trescientas personas?

Stefanie Pareja

June 16, 2022 |

Salud con Lupa |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Peru, Lima

Las Ollas Comunes son comedores comunales que proporcionan almuerzo a los miembros de las comunidades aledañas de manera gratuita. Las ollas funcionan con el trabajo organizado y voluntario de las mujeres de las comunidades, quienes se aseguran de dividir los alimentos que logran recolectar, de manera equitativa.

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Una ciudad con menos basura: reciclar en San Cristóbal

Neiyer Angarita

June 16, 2022 |

Historias que laten |

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Response Location: Venezuela, Táchira

En el 2020, ingenieros y arquitectos del estado se reunén para encontrar una solución a los problemas de manejo de desechos en sus comunidades y deciden crear un centro de recolección de desechos revalorizables y reciclaje. En el proceso crean además una escuela de reciclaje para educar a la población y además trabajan con los gobiernos locales para colocar una red de contenedores públicos para clasificación de desechos.

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Support for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder welcomed, but families say more needs to be done

Mrinali Anchan

June 16, 2022 |

CBC |

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Response Location: Canada, New Brunswick

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence — which recently received an increase in funding — works to connect families with education and resources regarding fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD). The funding is intended to address the backlog of families in need of a formal FASD diagnosis.

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In Kalamazoo, a Warmline's early intervention may help some from needing to use a Hotline

Sinta Aistars

June 15, 2022 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Operators for the early crisis intervention line Warmline lend a listening ear to Kalamazoo, Michigan, residents feeling sad, overwhelmed, or in need of advice. The operator then provides information about organizations and groups that may help.

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How cash transfer beneficiaries build wealth in Kwara

Usman Aliyu

June 15, 2022 |

The Nation (Nigeria) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kwara

A guaranteed income program in Nigerian is helping recipients build businesses, expand existing ones, and build equity.

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Boat Clinics Are Taking Healthcare To The Remote And Inaccessible Islands Of Sundarbans

Aastha Ahuja

June 15, 2022 |

NDTV (New Delhi TV) |

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Response Location: India, New Delhi

Boat clinics provide free mobile health care to those living in remote islands who typically struggle to access medical care. The clinics provide access to medicine, minor surgeries and testing and even set up camps off the boat in school buildings to make it easier for elderly locals to access care.

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How an Interfaith Model Helped Local Coalition End Columbus Day

Gabriel Pietrorazio

June 15, 2022 |

Sojourners |

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Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

Indigenous and Italian American activists in Rochester, N.Y. built on an interfaith model to campaign for a resolution replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day. The committee focused on centering Indigenous perspectives, involving Italian Americans in the process, and encouraging community dialogue through mediated conversation circles.

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Should Kalamazoo County's first-responders include mental-health clinicians?

Julie Mack

June 15, 2022 |

MLive.com |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Crisis Intervention Training classes provide law enforcement with the necessary knowledge to effectively help those experiencing a mental health crisis. Currently, planning is underway to enhance this training to help strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the mental health system by better collecting data, screening calls and opening a downtown urgent care center.

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