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  • How Israel defies drought

    Christa Case Bryant

    June 21, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Israel

    Israel ended its driest year on record with a water surplus. Lessons from a desert nation on how to get more out of the spigot.

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  • In Los Angeles, a national model for how to police the mentally ill

    Noelle Swan

    June 15, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    How are people with mental illness policed in the U.S.? Unfortunately, often people with mental illness are sent to prison, instead of being treated. There are “10 times as many inmates diagnosed with severe mental illness in the penal system as patients in state mental institutes.” However, in Los Angeles police are paired with mental health clinicians. A move that is saving the city money, and keeping people out of prison.

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  • Can tweeters be tamed?

    Harry Bruinius

    May 31, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In an age of uncivil social media, a simple tweet can bring a torrent of threats and taunts. Online groups – digital vigilantes – are uncovering the anonymous people behind many of the taunts, and many states are trying to reboot the parameters of online behavior by outlawing various forms of cyberharassment.

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  • An antidote to IS recruitment of women

    The Christian Science Monitor Editorial Board

    May 19, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Morocco, Casablanca

    The Islamic State's recruitment of women draws big attention. But less noticed and more important are efforts in Islamic countries to raise the number of women in religious leadership, despite a long tradition against it, as a potential, effective antidote to the IS recruitment efforts – preventing young women (and men) from joining radical groups.

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  • A Moroccan fix to Europe's migrant crisis

    The Christian Science Monitor Editorial Board

    April 22, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Morocco, Casablanca

    Once harshly criticized for its mistreatment of African migrants, Morocco has changed its view and now lays down a well-regulated welcome mat. If Europe did more of the same, it's possible that fewer migrants would risk dangerous sea journeys with smugglers.

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  • After 39 years in prison, an epic tale of innocence found and bitterness lost

    Jacob Baynham

    April 12, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    Ricky Jackson was the longest-serving innocent man in US history. Now, after 39 years, he's free of prison – and resentment.

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  • Principal in the Classroom: Can New Orleans make it work?

    Peg Tyre

    February 18, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    When a New Orleans school principal prioritizes and structures her day to maximizing opportunities to empower her staff and provide targeted professional development so that the teachers can best serve under-performing students and ensure they receive the best education possible.

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  • How is Europe countering radical Islam?

    Peter Ford Sara Miller Llana

    February 18, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

    Teenagers around the world are at risk of indoctrination by Islamic extremism and volunteering to fight for the Islamic state. Different European nations seek to make Islamic extremism unattractive to youth by bolstering surveillance efforts, internet outreach, and teaching the Islam of peace.

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  • How communities are keeping kids out of crime

    Stacy Teicher Khadaroo

    February 15, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Toledo, Ohio

    The toll that prison can take on young offenders is often irreversible. Cities and states are moving away from locking up juvenile offenders, offering treatment and other programs to prevent them from becoming hardened criminals.

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  • How police can get it right

    Patrik Jonsson

    February 08, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlanta Police Chief George Turner is building a diversified department that's less reactive and more humane. It could offer lessons after Ferguson.

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