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Match Trading spreads – and could significantly boost earned income

Anna Patton

October 30, 2018 |

Pioneers Post |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Lancashire

A program in the UK rewards select social enterprises by matching year-over-year sales growth. These incentives boost income from trading, as shown in a pilot program that matched up to £10,000.

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Walking School Bus program at Lincoln to expand route, improve attendance

Grace Connatser

October 30, 2018 |

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Since the Lincoln Avenue School Walking Bus program started, the school has seen marked improvements in attendance rates. The volunteer-run transit alternative promotes neighborhood safety and offers another chance for disconnected students to socialize.

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Borderwise

Meerabelle Jesuthasan

October 30, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Borderwise is an online interface that makes it easier to apply for a green card or naturalization in the United States. Since Borderwise was created in 2016, more than 80.000 immigration forms have been prepared using the interface. In addition to streamlining immigration paperwork, the startup also offers low or no-cost legal aid to applicants.

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In North Dakota, Native Americans Try to Turn an ID Law to Their Advantage

Maggie Astor

October 30, 2018 |

The New York Times |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Great Sioux Nation, United States, Fort Yates, North Dakota

After a Republican led state law that bans people without an address from voting took effect, Native American tribes in North Dakota began organizing to get out the vote. They even began creating their own addresses. They teamed up with Claremont Graduate University in California and overlaid “ voting precinct maps on satellite images of the reservations and assigned each precinct one address.” “The right to vote can be taken for granted until someone tries to take it away from you, and then it can be the reason you do vote.”

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PRISM LGBT Art Program Provides Support, Art to LGBT Youth

Rachael Beardsley

October 30, 2018 |

WOUB Public Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Athens, Ohio

LGBT adolescents are invited to come to the PRISM Art Education classes put on by an Athens, Ohio arts organization. Through these classes, the youth learn skills, but more importantly get to know peers and build a supportive community.

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It takes a village: This cooperative childcare center offers more than just a place to drop off kids

Melinda Clynes

October 30, 2018 |

Model D |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit

The Detroit Parent Collective is using a unique model to provide child care for all participating families: families pay per household rather than child to keep services affordable for families with multiple children, and a parent/guardian is required to be on-site at all times. The Collective offers co-working spaces as well as a sense of community, both factors that ensure the success of their model.

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Looking For Innovation In Education? Go To Kenya

Kathlyn Pattillo

October 30, 2018 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

In the past decade, Nairobi has established a name for itself in the world of education innovation - entrepreneurial private school models, a growing edtech ecosystem, and reforms in public education have drawn attention to Kenya's work and ushered more students into classrooms. However, learning outcomes haven't improved the way advocates expected and advocates are beginning to acknowledge that deeper systemic change will be necessary for Nairobi to take the next step.

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After speaking out against Harvey Weinstein, two actresses join forces to protect others in Hollywood

Amy Kaufman

October 29, 2018 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Created by three actors who are sexual assault survivors, Voices In Action is a secure and private system to report abuse. Those that report abuse can be connected to legal representation through the site as well as receive notification if a report is made against their abuser.

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How first-time voters are being mobilized in Florida

Mason Berger

October 29, 2018 |

PBS NewsHour |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Florida

Voter registration groups, such as Next Gen and the Florida Federation of Young Republicans, were the second most common method of getting new voters to register in Florida. To grab young voters, these organizations showed up in classrooms and club meetings and focused on issues that youth care about, including the cost of college and gun violence.

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This Shelter Gives Homeless People What They Really Need—Long-Term Jobs

Sydney Worth

October 29, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Worth

In Fort Worth, Texas, the Clean Slate program is run through the Presbyterian Night Shelter and provides shelter residents with jobs as janitors and street sweepers at night. The successful employment program is paired with other services and helps prepare people for long-term jobs and moving into their own places.

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