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In French Presidential Election, Thousands More Vote from Prison

Cole Stangler

April 21, 2022 |

Bolts |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France

Outside pressure and legal reforms made it easier for people who are incarcerated to vote. The small nonprofit, Robin des Lois, fought to install regular voting booths in prisons, just like any other precinct. After a long public and legal battle, French legislators approved measures allowing in-person voting in prisons, which significantly increased voter turnout.

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University Students Repurpose Food Waste to Address Food Insecurity

Anna Hughes

April 20, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

The UGA Garden works with Trader Joe’s to gather viable produce the grocery chain gets rid of each Sunday. Student workers go through the food each week, compost what has gone bad, and use the rest to make meals for those in need. The organizations has gathered over 330,000 pounds of food so far and deliver over 700 meals per month.

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Wheels of Hope Increases Access by Providing Rides

Anna Hughes

April 20, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

Wheels of Hope provides car rides to people who can’t drive due to illness, age or disability for no more than $20. Drivers provide more than just a ride and also provide company to the passenger and help with tasks if they need it.

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Athens Foodbank Fights Food Insecurity

Anna Hughes

April 20, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

The City of Refuge food bank supplies food and groceries to locals in need through mobile drives, school drop-offs and community deliveries each week. The food bank has about 60 volunteers who come in weekly to package about 250 boxes of food for local residents.

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More and more St. Louisans are using Via, the microtransit service. Could its success become a problem?

Nicholas Phillips

April 19, 2022 |

St. Louis Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

Via teams up with public transit agencies like Metro to offer low-cost rides on demand by using an app to catch a ride. Via aims to address transit deserts, where people don’t have ample access to public transportation stops.

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Without the protections of the Voting Rights Act, many look to state solutions

Frances Nguyen

April 18, 2022 |

Prism |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Virginia

Virginia’s VRA protects voters from suppression, discrimination, and intimidation and has effectively stopped racial gerrymandering and intimidation. Its pro-voting measures include requiring materials in multiple languages, the provision of accessibility accommodations, and requiring public review of any local level voting changes. The legislation also creates a pathway for Virginians to bring civil lawsuits if a procedure negatively impacts economically disadvantaged communities or communities of color.

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Nonprofit Teaches Water Safety to Youth

Kayla Green Elle Jacobsson

April 18, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

SwemKids teaches children of color how to swim and increases access to water freedom while also helping them overcome fears and trauma they may have in regard to swimming.

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Improving Literacy Rates with Free Summer Books

Kayla Green Elle Jacobsson

April 18, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

Books for Keeps works to increase the literacy rate of students by providing them with books to read during the summer when they aren’t at school. Since 2009, Books for Keeps has given away almost 800,000 books. A study by the nonprofit found that students gained almost 17% of a grade level more over the summer than students who didn't participate in Books for Keeps.

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Community Refrigerators Combat Food Insecurity in Athens, GA

Kayla Green Elle Jacobsson

April 18, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

Athens Community Fridge works to combat food insecurity by installing stocked community refrigerators available to the public anytime they need it. Community Fridges help combat the stigma surrounding food insecurity by allowing those in need to access food independently without going to traditional food banks.

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Why PA should require high school students to submit a FAFSA application

Elaine Maimon

April 12, 2022 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Louisiana

Louisiana was the first among a growing number of states requiring high school students to fill out the Free Application for Student Assistance, or FAFSA, in order to receive their diploma. Applications there increased by 26 percent in the first year of implementation, and experts say students who are aware of what financial resources are available are more likely to pursue higher education.

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