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Dane County Jail is treating heroin, opioid addictions with Vivitrol. Here's what other Wisconsin counties can learn.

Ashley Luthern

August 16, 2018 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

In Dane County, Wisconsin, the jail is trying a new opioid treatment program. Usually, people who are recently released from jail are at high risk for overdose if they’ve suffered from addiction. This program takes advantage of the forced detoxification of jail time and provides access to Vivitrol, an opioid-inhibiting drug. Over the last 5 years, over 200 people have been part of the program and almost half of them have successfully reached their treatment goals.

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The great African regreening: millions of 'magical' new trees bring renewal

Ruth Maclean

August 16, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Niger

With climate change altering the realities of farming, small-scale farmers in Niger are doing their part to nurture the growth of local gao trees. As a tree that sheds its leaves in the rainy season and naturally fertilizes the soil due to its nitrogen intake, this specific tree is positively transforming the African landscape.

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Los Angeles Will Be the First City to Use Body Scanners on Subways. Which Could Be Next?

J. Brian Charles

August 16, 2018 |

Governing |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Transportation Security Administration has partnered with cities across the country to bring body scanners to metro stops and rail stations. While heralded as an efficient way to check crowds for weapons, body scanners have raised concern among privacy advocates.

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Climate Change, the Rio Grande and Border Water

Naveena Sadasivam, Zoë Schlanger, Daniel Wolfe

August 16, 2018 |

Texas Observer |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

The Rio Grande River, which provides water to 6 million people and irrigates 2 million acres of farmland, is one of many transnational sources of water imperiled by climate change. Indeed, many states and countries that share water are drawn into conflict over dwindling resources. One relationship between officials in Mexico and the U.S. offers some hope that (with the right coaching) countries can cooperate, even in the face of greater political problems.

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State-sponsored friendship: the city using flatshares for refugee integration

Fergus Peace

August 16, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Belgium, Antwerp

CURANT is a co-housing program launched by the city of Antwerp in Belgium, meant to support unaccompanied children who become legal adults. Participants are offered subsidized housing and are co-housed with a buddy, who is a Belgian resident.

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Why this hospital treats its local neighborhood like a patient

Adele Peters

August 16, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus is treating its patients both inside the hospital and in their community by helping to fund the construction of affordable housing and a workforce initiative that is creating jobs. Through these actions, the hospital recognizes that to properly care for their patients they need to not only address their personal health but also the social determinants of heath.

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Nonprofit's double-decker bus puts eco-education on the road

Jessica Peralta

August 16, 2018 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Juan, California

The San Juan Capistrano-based Ecology Center has taken its "green"-centric experiences on the road in the form of a 32-foot-long, 14-foot-tall double-decker bus called Road Trip. It has a prep kitchen and multiple stations designed for hands-on ecological workshops.

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This Chef Serves Up a Future for Struggling Kids

Judith Fein

August 16, 2018 |

NationSwell |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

The YouthWorks Culinary Program has given encouragement and professional opportunities to Santa Fe youth. After working at the program’s popular food truck and in its catering business, some participants have landed jobs at local restaurants.

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Giving new life to vacant buildings can boost struggling towns

Eillie Anzilotti

August 15, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Newburgh, New York

In New York, an intentional form of housing development is keeping affordability in mind. Neighbors for Neighborhoods provides funding for locals to redevelop blighted property from land banks and rent it out as affordable housing. The parameters ensure local impact: there is a limit to how many properties an individual can rent out, and the properties must be rented to people making below 80% the median income in the region. The program has $4 million in funding so far.

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Family gets ‘stability, security, a place to call home,' thanks to Conshohocken developer's new charity

Lini Kadaba

August 15, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How Charities - the non-profit arm of the How Group development company - is working with families to provide affordable housing in Philadelphia. The group partnered with Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership program and plans to "deliver 10 homes a year by 2023."

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