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  • How entrepreneurs are designing a trans-inclusive future through clothing

    October 30, 2019 |

    PBS NewsHour |

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    Response Location: United States

    More entrepreneurs are designing and producing apparel with transgender consumers in mind. It is often difficult to for trans individuals to find apparel that fits their bodies well. But several designers are making masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral apparel to better fit trans bodies, and many are also using trans models to showcase the apparel. Although trans people’s bodies are as diverse as cis people’s bodies, finding clothes and accessories that fit better and more accurately represent their gender identities can boost confidence, reduce gender dysphoria, and communicate their gender to society.

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  • Rural Wisconsin communities seek paths to better health care future

    October 30, 2019 |

    Wisconsin Watch |

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    Response Location: United States, Hurley, Wisconsin

    In order to keep already existing health care facilities open while also planning for the possibility of future expansions, a county in rural Iowa is looking for ways to attract new residents to the area. After considering research that shows "having walkable, bikeable communities improves health and the economy," local officials have launched a trail project that promotes physical health as well as a means of transportation.

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  • In some states, the census is an investment. Not Connecticut.

    October 30, 2019 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, Connecticut

    The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving granted $448,400 to 20 community organizations to support voter registration and the census. Connecticut did not earmark any money in the state budget for the census. Public libraries will use grant money to hire staff to help residents complete the census online, the method being encouraged due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The census is tied to federal aid and political representation so advocates warn that, despite being a federal responsibility, state funds are needed to support nonprofits and foundations working to ensure an accurate count of Connecticut residents.

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  • Public art offers morale boost to cities of all sizes

    October 30, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Cities enhanced by public art improve the quality of life for their residents. Across the midwest—from Bucyrus, Ohio, to Chicago, Illinois—cities are investing in public art and murals as a way to revitalize their communities. With the help of grants, cities can hire artists to make their public spaces more vibrant. Spaces that display public art attract tourism and serve as gathering places for community members.

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  • On One Issue, Americans Are United. Too Many Are Behind Bars. Audio icon

    October 30, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    In such a divided country, many groups from lawmakers to advocacy groups are finding rare bipartisan cooperation around the issue of criminal justice reform. Two congressional representatives, one Republican and one Democrat, have found common ground, as well as the Justice Action Network, which forms bipartisan coalitions, one of which was instrumental in passing the First Step Act.

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  • More Latinx students gain diplomas on time thanks to 'early college'

    October 29, 2019 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Some of California's rural counties with large Latinx populations are turning to early college models to improve high school graduation and college enrollment rates. Dual enrollment programs aim to help students earn a two-year college certificate or degree upon completion of high school.

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  • Think rural America doesn't care about the climate? Think again.

    October 29, 2019 |

    Grist |

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    Response Location: United States, Morris, Minnesota

    Voices for Rural Resilience is an organization that spurs collaboration amongst rural farmers on addressing issues of climate change. Anna Claussen, the founder, says that there are misconceptions of rural America and that a space is needed for people to have these conversations with those who disagree with them. The group identifies local issues and solutions to those issues, and they present them to local, state, and national policymakers. Participants also testify to the power of the conversations and learning new things.

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  • Let's ponder public art and its potential impact in Mansfield

    October 29, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Public art adds value to communities that have experienced decline in recent decades. In towns like Mansfield and Marietta, Ohio, public art plays a positive role. Murals created by groups like Mansfield Murals Inc., or by other local artists, enhance public buildings and offer a way for residents to connect and express their history. In Marietta, the Marietta Community Foundation funds the city’s Public Arts Committee.

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  • Secrets of the World's Most Livable City

    October 29, 2019 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: Austria, Vienna

    Despite a rapidly growing population size, Vienna, Austria has remained high on "quality-of-life" rankings, thanks to the city's prioritization of green space, car-free areas, and expansion of affordable housing projects. City departments build new housing complexes to keep up with the influx of migrants to the area while balancing space for parks and pedestrian travel.

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  • Greening the Desert With Wastewater

    October 29, 2019 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: Egypt, Ismalia

    The Serapium Forest is one of 36 forests in Egypt that are growing because of treated wastewater, part of a country-wide initiative that started 25 years ago as a way to productively use treated sewage water, create forest in the desert, and help minimize desertification. Additionally, the program creates high-quality wood that can be sold, as well as absorbing greenhouse gases.

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