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30 October 2020
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Student Journalism
Canada
Based on an approach that one participant termed “what gets measured gets done,” several Canadian media watchers and news organizations are prodding journalists to quote more women in news stories by auditing sources' genders in past stories. One Montreal Gazette reporter's tally of her newsroom's stories increased how many women were quoted in stories from 29% of stories to 42%. The Gender Gap Tracker tracked Canada's seven most influential news platforms, and saw an increase in the use of female sources in stories by 4% in less than two years, nearly as big a gain as in the previous 26 years.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/the-rise-of-social-entrepreneur
David Bornstein
The New York Times
13 November 2012
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In a world divided into factions, social entrepreneurs are connecting people in new configurations and helping them work together more effectively because social entrepreneurs tend to pursue an end in a communal way.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/solutions-for-a-new-year
David Bornstein
The New York Times
8 January 2015
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In reporting about problems, reporters continually run the risks of inadvertently legitimizing negative behaviors by making them appear more pervasive — and therefore more normal — than they actually are. Some journalists are trying to focus on solutions amongst all the problems which are so much more apparent.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/10/summer-reading-how-to-shake-up-the-status-quo
David Bornstein
The New York Times
10 July 2013
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Social innovation rarely comes from “eureka” moments; it’s much more deliberate - it’s something that can be studied and learned. A short summer reading list for anyone interested in shaking up the status quo.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/17/social-changes-age-of-enlightenment
David Bornstein
The New York Times
17 October 2012
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We’re getting smarter about the way we’re addressing social problems. Patterns in the most effective solutions are emerging, such as making evidence-based decisions, accepting that humans act irrationally, and bringing people back together to build comprehensive solutions.
http://moreintelligentlife.com/content/features/anonymous/camcorders-justice
James Scudamore
Intelligent Life
1 January 2014
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In India, videos made about the many social problems are secretly broadcasted in different villages to make people aware of the real problem and also aware of what they can do to fix it. Video Volunteers, an organization that coordinates these video productions, catalyzes community change through transparency and accountability.
http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/black-wounds-matter
Sarah Stillman
The New Yorker
15 October 2015
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Little attention is given to black men who are victims of gun violence but survive and need help. An organization in California is mobilizing all gun-violence victims to voice their opinion on criminal justice reform and support for victims.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/why-solutions-journalism-matters-too
David Bornstein
The New York Times
20 December 2011
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Crises and problems are well-covered in the media. When the media focuses instead on organizations that are doing social good, it has a better effect because then these organizations are more likely to receive support and expand their access.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/on-gay-rights-moving-real-life-friends-to-action
Tina Rosenberg
The New York Times
7 July 2011
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The ability of social media and online civic participation to impact law and politics is still developing, but one social media tool - Friendfactor - was used successfully in New York to help bring about the passage of Gay Marriage Equality. It may be an indicator for how powerful platforms like this one will continue to play a role in societal growth and change.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/31/on-the-web-a-revolution-in-giving
Tina Rosenberg
The New York Times
31 March 2011
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New crowdfunding options can help even the smallest donor's contributions to have a meaningful impact, bolstering a sense of personal involvement, maximizing knowledge about causes, and inspiring greater participation.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/22/in-egypt-sowing-the-seeds-of-gender-equality
Elizabeth Stuart
The New York Times
22 January 2015
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Muslim women in Egypt are expected to marry young and to stay close to home, and if they do not, they can be subjected to abuse or heavy criticism by men in the household. Save the Children’s Choices program offers educational workshop sessions for boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, which help them explore gender identity. Through discussions, the program hopes to change gender norms.
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