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  • This program wants to build a new tech workforce in West Virginia

    October 19, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, Huntington, West Virginia

    Generation West Virginia, a nonprofit created “to support opportunities for young people to build up their own careers and the economy in the state overall,” has expanded its programming. Its newest initiative is a tech training school to create a larger tech pipeline in the state, connect young people to tech jobs, and incentivize those young people to stay. The initiative, called NewForce, will succeed based on the strength of its partnerships. Partners will help cover tuition costs and be ready to recruit graduates for jobs.

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  • St. Louis Wants More Artists to Drive Civic Engagement

    October 18, 2018 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

    Funded by earmarking hotel and motel occupancy taxes, the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission is funding projects focused on telling the story of the regions people and places. Through this process, the Arts Commission is providing artists with the opportunity to drive civic engagement.

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  • Can a Group of Scrappy Young Activists Build Real Progressive Power in Trump Country?

    October 18, 2018 |

    The Nation (New York) |

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    Response Location: United States, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Leaders from Lancaster Stands Up, an independent political organization, are bridging the gap between Democrats and Republicans in small, rural, conservative towns. They are building a progressive base by going back to the basics: door knocking and having conversations with voters. Their membership has grown to 800 people, and they’ve closed the gap between a progressive candidate and the Republican incumbent.

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  • A new leaf: the hardy trees reforesting the Amazon

    October 18, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Peru

    Years of illegal gold mining have left much of Peru's forests desolate and the lands poisoned. However, scientists have recently come across one species of tree that is thriving despite the harsh realities of the land. In a piloted attempt to restore the forest, these scientists are experimenting with a variety of tree species to see which will continue to grow.

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  • Reprogramming power: Audrey Tang is bringing hacker culture to the state

    October 18, 2018 |

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    Response Location: Taiwan

    A community of technologists called g0v has produced open-source tools and redesigns of Taiwan’s public services. In collaboration with Digital Minister Audrey Tang, the group is helping citizens and civil society groups work with the government to improve services.

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  • Iowa Civility Workshop

    October 18, 2018 |

    How Do We Fix It? |

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    Response Location: United States, Des Moines, Iowa

    At a time when American politics are more divisive and uncivil than ever before, Revive Civility Iowa and the National Institute of Civil Discourse hosted a two hour workshop to encourage civil conversation among politically opposed members of the same community. Using skill-building exercises like active listening, the workshop sought to engender tolerance in participants to reach resolutions. As one of the organizers pointed out, "The biggest mistake most of us make when we try to solve problems with others is we suggest they change their minds."

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  • Automotive company and Iraqi refugees join forces to fill workplace gaps

    October 18, 2018 |

    Metromode |

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    Response Location: United States, Sterling Heights, Michigan

    When jobs needed to be filled, AGS Automotive Systems and Michigan Staffing worked together to hire Iraqi refugees who had recently arrived in Michigan. The manufacturing industry is an ideal fit for refugees who can make money, put down roots, and learn new skills. Though learning English posed a barrier, AGS provided English language classes, and the refugees have been able to succeed in these new jobs.

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  • 'Zero waste' town recycles most of its trash

    October 18, 2018 |

    WHYY |

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    Response Location: Japan, Kamikatsu

    Kamikatsu, a small town in rural Japan, went from incinerating trash to recycling about 80 percent of it--all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money. The program is run by Zero Waste Academy, a nonprofit that helps train residents and businesses on best recycling practices. Now, Kamikatsu's success has drawn planners from around the world to learn.

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  • Where Chicago Trounces New York: Fixing Mass Transit

    October 18, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    While New York struggles to fund improvements to its subway system, Chicago has stepped up to find creative ways to finance its own infrastructure improvements. Shepherded forward by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the city has invested over 7 billion in the L train system since 2011. By lobbying for federal funds, raising a tax on ride sharing, and focusing rebuilding efforts over intensive months rather than years, Chicago’s subway has become more reliable and more sustainable.

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  • Iowa company that turns recycled cartons into building materials coming to Colorado

    October 18, 2018 |

    Colorado Springs Gazette |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    In Colorado, trash either ends up in a landfill or is recycled by being shipped to another state. To increase efficiency and implement better recycling practices, an Iowa-born company that turns recycled cartons into building materials is crossing state lines with the help of funding from from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.

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