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  • Instead of Jail, Court Fines Cut to Fit the Wallet

    Tina Rosenberg

    October 09, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In the U.S., arrests for the inability to pay fines increase incarceration rates and discriminate against the poor. Many countries make fines proportional to an offender's ability to pay, lowering recidivism and saving the government money.

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  • For Goldman, Success in Social Impact Bond That Aids Schoolchildren

    Nathaniel Popper

    October 07, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Utah

    In Utah, Goldman Sachs funded the education of preschoolers and was reimbursed by the state once it was shown that the kids would not need special education. Social impact investments, like this one in Utah, can help social programs in the U.S. which are often affected by government cuts.

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  • San Francisco Is Changing Face of AIDS Treatment

    Donald G. McNeil Jr.

    October 05, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    The H.I.V. infection rate in San Francisco dropped drastically after the city increased testing and created programs like Rapid, which immediately offer public health insurance, antiretroviral drugs, and personal counselors for people with AIDS.

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  • Does Pre-K Make Any Difference?

    David L. Kirp

    October 03, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    A new study suggests the gains from pre-K education are ephemeral, but Boston's program shows a correlation between pre-K attendance and third-grade achievement.

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  • The Changing Face of California Agriculture

    Mark Bittman

    September 30, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

    Immigrants from Laos farming in California are using traditional knowledge and small-scale farming to make farming economically viable. While Hmong farmers face cultural challenges, they are looking to sustain and expand their businesses to new markets.

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  • Opening City Hall's Wallets to Innovation

    Tina Rosenberg

    September 25, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Great solutions to common problems often already exist and have been implemented elsewhere. By crowdsourcing ideas and broadening the pool from which contractors are selected, cities across the world are improving their cities.

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  • A Card That Gives Migrant Workers a Name

    Ankita Rao

    September 18, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

    In India, corruption in the distribution of government ID cards leaves the poorest without legal identity or protection. A non-profit group is creating and distributing unofficial ID cards and legal aid for day workers in major cities in India.

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  • For Students With a Mission, a Little Capital Goes a Long Way

    Tina Rosenberg

    September 11, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    At a time when university students lack opportunities and financial help to test their innovative business ideas, the Resolution Project supports higher education students who have ideas for socially responsible businesses and charities. Resolution offers small awards to start businesses as well as mentor opportunities that enable networking and business collaboration with experts.

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  • A Prescription for More Black Doctors

    Nikole Hannah-Jones

    September 09, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    On average, black students in public schools receive fewer resources giving them a late start. A mostly black university in New Orleans has increased overall achievement by developing students’ shared responsibility for one another’s success.

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  • Green Energy for the Poor

    Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

    September 09, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Niger

    Creative, bottom-up solutions in renewable energy and land use are helping combat poverty in many parts of rural Africa. An innovative business model combining solar power and cellphones allows rural areas to access clean electricity. Agroforestry techniques also restore degraded land, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and increase agricultural productivity.

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