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  • How Bourbon and Big Data Are Cleaning Up Louisville

    November 16, 2017 |

    Politico |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

    The city of Louisville, built and sustained largely by pollution-inducing industries such as rubber factories and bourbon distilleries, is grappling with how to make the city air cleaner. The novel Air Louisville study integrated a partnership between a technology healthcare startup and a government-sponsored initiative that tracked incidence of asthma in different areas of the city. The results are already leading to healthier residents, but it is also just the starting point for long-term change.

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  • N.H. Businesses Step Up to Help Tackle State's Drug Crisis

    November 16, 2017 |

    New Hampshire Public Radio |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    Businesses across New Hampshire are contributing to the fight against the opioid epidemic by increasing efforts to recruit and support employees in recovery from addiction. Strategies include outreach to hire more people in recovery (with possible tax incentives pending as well) and training for workplaces on how to better support people who are struggling with addiction, either for themselves or a loved one.

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  • Masculinity and Mental Health in Post-Genocide Rwanda

    November 16, 2017 |

    Vice |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Rwanda, Juru

    1 million people were killed, primarily by men, in the Rwandan genocide. Now, community-based sociotherapy is helping men who were both perpetrators and victims heal together while building trust in their communities.

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  • Rohingya Women and Girls Fleeing Rape Find Solace in Safe Spaces

    November 16, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar

    Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled from Northern Myanmar's military ethnic cleansing to Bangladesh, often having suffered rape and gender violence. The United Nations Population Fund center is a place for women to talk about their trauma with counselors and relax with fellow refugees.

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  • Armed, Anti-Racist ‘Rednecks' Take On White Supremacy

    November 16, 2017 |

    The Establishment |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

    Millions of Americans, particularly the working class, LGBQT, minorities, and immigrants, feel left behind by the system, and in light of the revival of violence from white supremacists and the tumultuous debate on gun control, many feel that the only solution is to take the defense of their rights and needs into their own hands. The Redneck Revolt is an anti-racist, pro-gun organization that works to represent the working class - across race, sexual identity, and creed - and to protect their communities and interests from white supremacists and economic disparity alike.

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  • Inside a Philadelphia Prison, a Parenting Movement Grows

    November 15, 2017 |

    Next City |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    When a man goes to prison, a child loses their father and this can have detrimental effects. It is especially troubling considering the number of men incarcerated. F.A.C.T is a parenting program that helps teach incarcerated fathers to be better parents while also helping to facilitate their involvement in their children's lives.

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  • Hope for children with pneumonia as new drug is unveiled

    November 15, 2017 |

    Business Daily |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Kenya

    Amoxyl DT has been introduced into Kenya as a treatment for pneumonia in children and replacing the difficult to administer and store Amoxyl syrup. Amoxyl in pill form is easier to take and requires less dosages and does not require refrigeration making it easier to transport and less expensive.

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  • How one country persuaded teens to give up drink and drugs

    November 15, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Iceland

    Icelandic teenagers used to be infamous for their heavy smoking, drinking, and drug use. But the country has done a complete 180, thanks to investment in after-school activities, a curfew, and a pledge that all parents sign to keep their kids away from alcohol. One unintended benefit of the program is that youth are now excelling in music and sports.

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  • Assisting the Poor to Make Bail Helps Everyone

    November 15, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Organizations that supply funds to provide bail for people arrested for misdemeanors not only saves money for taxpayers, but reduces the number of guilty pleas, and could possibly save lives. Those who cannot pay for bail must either await trial in jail or plead guilty, leading to permanent criminal records. Organizations like the Bronx Freedom Fund supply $2,000 or less to help these individuals keep jobs, housing, and reduce the risk of suicide in jail without requiring them to plead guilty.

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  • Kakapo Comeback

    November 14, 2017 |

    bioGraphic |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: New Zealand

    New Zealand has an ambitious initiative in place to eradicate millions of evasive species by 2050, but that doesn't mean researchers have halted short-term actions to stabilized species and avoid extinction. The kakapo, a parrot-type of bird, is a prime example. While efforts have been taken for over a century to save the bird, most recently researchers have succeeded in not only moving the kakapos to three predator-free islands around the country, but also in aiding breeding efforts by monitoring the growth of chicks.

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