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How Germany lowered prescription drug costs

Ali-Asghar Abedi

December 15, 2020 |

America First? |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Germany

To keep prescription drug costs affordable in Germany, there are limits in place for how much patients can be asked to pay for their medication, and insurers are required to cover the cost of new drugs whenever they become available. With this methodology in place, new drugs are kept accessible for all, and drug spending in the country has decreased.

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'Let children be children': Supporting young refugees' mental health in Wales

Marta Silvia Viganò

December 15, 2020 |

The Local |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Wales

In Wales, the African Community Centre which has previously offered culturally competent mental health care services to youth in the African community in the city, has expanded its services to "Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) young people from asylum backgrounds, ranging from three to 18 years old." The center focuses on using play therapy and one-to-one counselling, but amid the pandemic, they have also introduced online options.

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How employee ownership helped Phoenix Coffee survive Covid-19

Mark Oprea

December 15, 2020 |

The Land |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

In Cleveland, Ohio, several small businesses have joined a co-op of companies using an employee-owned model to help with the financial constraints brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Although the process of joining the cooperative can be complicated, it has shown promise for increased business stability and, already, employees have reported it has helped with personal finances.

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Unique Housing Project Eases the Path to Re-Entry for Single Parents

Jared Brey

December 15, 2020 |

Next City |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, King County, Washington

Single parents readjusting to life after incarceration face numerous hurdles to re-entering society. A housing program in Seattle now provides access to transitional housing alongside services that help parents reconnect with their children, access to mental health care, and work toward permanent housing. Passage Point’s wraparound services are an effective and unique resource for a population that is commonly blocked from accessing public housing.

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Saving Slovenia's "Human Fish"

Katie Jewett Luka Dakskobler

December 15, 2020 |

bioGraphic |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Slovenia

Scientists in Slovenia are working to understand the mysteries of salamanders — known as olms — that live in natural caves and how best to protect this vulnerable species. Industrial pollution infiltrates the water systems where these creatures live, however more research is needed to understand how climate change and humans impact them. Recent efforts with captive breeding and rescue programs have shown success, but more international collaboration and funding are needed to fully understand this unique species.

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Cross fostering helps Mexican wolf population boost genetic mix

Christopher Howley Dylan McKim Michael Hannan

December 15, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Alpine, Arizona

As the Mexican wolf population neared extinction, the Arizona Game & Fish Department and the Endangered Wolf Center have been placing pups born in captivity in wild dens. This effort, known as cross-fostering, has been successful in not only increasing the number of wolves in the Southwest, but also improving the survival skills of cross-fostered wolves. While the Mexican wolf population hasn’t completely rebounded, more people are understanding the importance that the species has on the ecosystem.

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When a Virus Is the Cure

Nicola Twilley

December 14, 2020 |

The New Yorker |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Carlsbad, California

A new sort of medical therapy, known as bacteriophage therapy, uses viruses that attack bacteria to treat and potentially cure drug-resistant infections. Although this type of treatment is "a long way from being a standard treatment," it has been shown to work in a handful of cases.

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Two cities tried to fix homelessness, only one succeeded

Audrey Jensen Jill Ryan Chloe Jones Madeline Ackley

December 14, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

Houston's effort to significantly decrease homelessness was successful due to the overhaul of its previous system which was disjointed, had too many services gaps, and often duplicated services. The new system provides concerted and seamless services in line with the Housing First principles. San Diego's lack of a cohesive plan to carry out the Housing First strategy has left it a lot less effective.

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Internet Companies Don't Want to Serve the Clearfork Valley. So Residents Are Working to Build Their Own Access

Gabe Schwartzman

December 14, 2020 |

The Daily Yonder |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Clearfork Valley, Kentucky

Community advocates in Clearfork Valley created their own public internet hotspot to bridge the digital divide, especially as the pandemic rendered high-speed internet more of a necessity than a luxury. Broadband companies were reluctant to run fiber-optic cables through the valley because the rural area wouldn't bring in a profit for the internet providers. A small nonprofit, Community Tech, NY, stepped in to help solve the problem by providing Portable Network Kits which provide internet access. Although it creates a small network, it's a huge step toward "stepping onto the technology highway."

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Cómo los educadores están encontrando a miles de estudiantes que no podían alcanzar cuando empezó la pandemia

Jennifer Sanders Laney Valian Chelsea Moreno

December 14, 2020 |

KXAN-TV |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Leander, Texas

Una combinación de creación de redes informales y visitas de casa en casa permitieron a distritos escolares en Texas a rastrear estudiantes "perdidos" a raíz de la pandemia, y dejando lecciones sobre cómo fortalecer estas relaciones a futuro.

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