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Despite obstacles, community organizations hold registration drives for Latino voters in Wimauma

Nancy Guan

July 19, 2024 |

WUSF |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Wimauma, Florida

To reach Spanish-speaking voters, organizers with Faith in Florida set up registration drives at community gathering places, such as the Beth-El Farmworker Ministry where many residents come to access the food pantry. Though the state recently passed legislation potentially penalizing third-party groups that submit registration applications on behalf of voters, Faith in Florida has been able to continue its registration drives by instead providing QR codes that take voters to the website where they can register themselves.

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Farmworkers in the US cultivate their own heat safety standards

Carey L. Biron

July 09, 2024 |

Context |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

The nonprofit Coalition of Immokalee Workers started the Fair Food Program to appeal directly to consumers and large brands about worker safety while policies and regulations are held up in government processes. The initiative strikes deals with large companies that pledge to protect farm workers in a variety of ways, particularly stringent heat protections as heat records are repeatedly increased.

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Bucking tradition at the gay rodeo

Orion Rummler

July 08, 2024 |

The 19th |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Queer cowboys, cowgirls, and cowfolx attend gay rodeos across the United States to compete and partake in community events that are more welcoming than traditional rodeos. The International Gay Rodeo Association was founded in 1985 and continued to host events that anyone is welcome to join without judgment ever since.

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The little-known but successful model for protecting human and labor rights

Sam Delgado

July 05, 2024 |

Vox |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Immokalee, Florida

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) formed the first worker-driven social responsibility program in 1993, and since then they’ve advocated across industries for corporate social responsibility and preventing worker exploitation. The CIW also created the Fair Food Program which has helped add more than $45 million to farm workers’ paychecks.

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How people in Illinois prisons lead peer-led civics education courses on voting rights

Peter Medlin

July 03, 2024 |

Northern Public Radio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Illinois

Since 2020, more than 250 people incarcerated in Illinois prisons have been trained as peer-educators to lead civics education courses that focus on the history of voting, the logistics of voting, and the nuances of government. So far roughly 6,000 people have completed the program, which emphasizes that they are eligible to register to vote immediately after their release.

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How Native Nations Forced Federal Investment in Salmon Reintroduction

Luna Reyna

July 02, 2024 |

Underscore |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Colville Indian Reservation, United States, Washington

The Upper Columbia United Tribes are working to reintroduce salmon along the Upper Columbia River after the Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee Dams altered the environment, preventing the salmon from returning. Their research on the impact of the dam on the river, salmon, and their culture has pressured the U.S. government to uphold its obligations to them. So far, it’s committed $200 million for the reintroduction efforts as a result.

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How the Nez Perce are using an energy transition to save salmon

Emily Senkosky

July 01, 2024 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nez Perce Reservation, United States, Lapwai, Idaho

The Nez Perce Tribe is installing solar panels on homes and community buildings across their reservation with the goal of producing enough energy to replace the hydroelectric dams on the Snake River responsible for the diminishing salmon and steelhead populations.

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How the 'Everywhere is Queer' app is helping LGBTQ+ people find queer-owned businesses

Darreonna Davis

June 27, 2024 |

The 19th |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The Everywhere Is Queer mobile app houses a directory of over 13,000 LGBTQ+-owned brick-and-mortar and online businesses, services and community groups around the world. The app features a map that highlights LGBTQ+-friendly businesses and safe spaces for members of the community and allies to frequent. The app also features a job board and access to therapists and has been downloaded over 80,0000 times since February.

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The 'Beautiful Gate' Where Polio Survivors in Nigeria Find Hope

Olayide Oluwafunmilayo Soaga

June 12, 2024 |

The Solutions Paper |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Plateau

The Beautiful Gates Handicapped People Center builds mobility aids like wheelchairs and crutches and distributes them to people with disabilities, particularly those paralyzed by polio. Since forming in 1998, Beautiful Gate has distributed 32,000 wheelchairs and mobility tools.

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Redefining Masculinity: This Initiative Engages Men In The Fight Against SGBV

Chidera Eze

June 01, 2024 |

The Solutions Paper |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Enugu State

Boys Champion educates young boys on healthy masculinity, combatting cultural norms that lead to sexual and gender-based violence through various outreach initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and events held at local schools. Since 2018, the group has reached more than 10,000 young boys, teaching them ways to promote gender equality in their communities.

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